What's a good large family car on a £5000 budget?

My car was recently written off, not my fault, but now I need to find a new one. It must be five-door as I have three children and have a boot big enough to put a suitcase in or my labrador. Any suggestions for a good used family car for around £5500-£6000?

Asked on 5 February 2019 by Gemma

Answered by Andrew Brady
The 2012 Honda Civic has a huge boot and its clever 'Magic Seats' can easily be folded to provide more room in the back. It will also be very reliable. Also, consider a Skoda Octavia - it has lots of space for the money.
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