What car for carrying a bicycle?

What is the best mid size estate or hatch back capable of carrying 1 bicycle. I like the reliability of Honda, the retained value of BMW and any technology which increases MPG and reduces VED.

Asked on 29 June 2012 by Rod Bridgett

Answered by Honest John
Citroen Berlingo, Citroen C3 Picasso.
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