What's the best car for a family of five?

Can you advise on a used family car for us? The car will barely be used Monday to Friday but will be used for short trips into town at weekends. It will also be used to drive to Ireland once or twice a year. There are five of us in the family - three adults and two kids. At the moment we have a Zafira which suits our needs but is a bit boring to be honest. Our budget is around £15k.

Asked on 12 December 2019 by Hoss

Answered by Andrew Brady

How about an SUV like a Hyundai Santa Fe? It's a bit more interesting than a Zafira but represents very good value for money and will still be cheap to run. You'll have to look at one to decide if it's big enough for your needs, though - the rear seats pop up in the boot and aren't the easiest to get in and out of. Otherwise, you'll have to look at another MPV. There are some excellent deals available on Vauxhall Zafira Tourers. Also look at a Ford S-MAX or Galaxy.

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