Thank you very much for your suggestions. I was looking at hatchbacks mainly. Did take a look at the VW golf but not sure if that's a VW you would be referring to

Thanks for your suggestion. I would do that but my mum wouldn't be pleased

The Toyota Yaris would be safe from being a clocked taxi (too small) but there is quite a price premium on them because of the reputation for food reliability.

A better value option might be the Suzuki Swift - £7k would get you into a 4-5 year old one and they should be just as dependable as the Yaris. I've found Suzuki dealers to be pretty good too. If you liked the go-kart like handling and willing revving engine of the Aygo, the Swift is much like that to drive but bigger.

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately boot size of the swift is very similar to my Aygo. It's too small for my needs, although it's a good car.

Edited by nelmo on 26/02/2025 at 10:04

I'll take a look at the civic. Thanks

You say you are having to change because of the lack of boot space in the Aygo, but also that you have been looking for a year now. Sounds like you can manage with the Aygo's boot space, after all you have been doing just that for a year since deciding it was too small!.

As it is an upgrade, I'm looking for a car that also doesn't look too bad (so no Yaris or Mitsubishi colt etc).

As for this, not really much point in mentioning it because beauty is in the eye of the beholder and none of us know what you consider a good looking car.

Given how long you have been looking for a new car, I'd have thought if a bigger boot was that important, you'd have (wisely) concluded before now that practicality, reliability and comfort are of rather more importance than looks, especially on a relatively small budget.

But for around £7k you could get into an early 4th gen (2017 on) Kia Rio. Quite a simple car mechanically with a n/a 1.25 or 1.4, very reliable (if not quite on a par with a Yaris) and the boot has a volume of 325 litres (more than double that of your Aygo).

I can also manage with one arm, but I'd rather have two. See how silly you sound now?

Sorry, but if you would have read my full post you would have noticed that I wrote I have to use the back seats as extra boot space. This is not convenient for anyone, and I have to make multiple trips to places, if carrying passengers. It's either passengers or luggage. When did I ever say it worked for me? Just because I have made it work (with a lot of inconvenience) does not mean that I should continue to struggle for the rest of my life. You're very rude and judgemental. Please don't bother responding, as I don't want to hear anything else pessimistic from you. And you calling me unwise was uncalled for. It was a simple post asking for car suggestions; I didn't need a lecture. You must be such a joy to be around.

Bit OTT.....