I have recently set up a business as a pet courier, specialising in small animals. However, my business has taken off in a way I never expected and I now need a larger vehicle. I am interested in ex-police dog vehicles - estate cars or small vans. The built in cages are adaptable for my needs and I also need the specialist ventilation as I want to be able to do longer journeys and this will allow me to comply with DEFRA regs.

I have read mixed reviews about police vehicles - some saying that they are a good buy as they are well driven and serviced; others saying that they are thrashed to death and serviced on a shoe-string. I would welcome any advice you can give me. The two most common models seem to be the Ford Focus and the Skoda Octavia.