Best used family car for £5k?

My friend has about £5000 to spend on a used family car. She currently drives a new generation VW Beetle which she loves so she would prefer something not too 'boring' but it does need to be more practical as she has a four year old. She doesn't do big miles so I wouldn't have thought a diesel would be good. Any suggestions?

Asked on 21 February 2016 by Matt

Answered by Honest John

Something with side doors and relatively upright makes the most sense and is most likely to prevent a back injury. Suzuki Splash, Vauxhall Agila, KIA Venga, Hyundai ix20.

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