I was very interested to read that SA from Chard has also had problems with golf clubs in small cars. I have had a Honda Civic Type S (old shape) for nearly five years now. When I bought it secondhand back in 2007 it was the only small car I could find into which you could get a set of clubs and a trolley without putting the seats down. Unfortunately it still is, as recently I looked for a replacement and, without buying a considerably bigger car, was unable to find anything. So for now I am keeping the old Civic and have just put new 16-inch Dotz wheels and Toyo C1S tyres all round. These make the ride and road noise much better than the standard 17-inch. Perhaps SA might consider getting a good secondhand Type S. I know they are old technology, but it goes like the wind and returns 42-45mpg on a run. What more do you want?