Mum's looking for an easy to get into car
I have an elderly mother who is now finding it difficult to get into a normal car.
Can you suggest small and medium cars that have high seating/floorpans? Not necessarily 4x4s...
Can you suggest small and medium cars that have high seating/floorpans? Not necessarily 4x4s...
Asked on 13 November 2012 by steve.russell
Answered by
Honest John
Small: Suzuki Splash, Vauxhall Agila.
Bit bigger: Hyundai ix20, KIA Venga, Ford B-Max
Bigger still: Ford C-Max, Mazda 5.
Bit bigger: Hyundai ix20, KIA Venga, Ford B-Max
Bigger still: Ford C-Max, Mazda 5.
Dear Honest John,
Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:
Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:
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