SKODA YETI 1 .2 TSI SE L DRIVE OUTDOOR DSG
2017, 51,000 miles, £13,780
The little Yeti finds a happy medium between hardy off-roader and nippy supermini. This car meets our brief perfectly; just check carefully for any glitches with the automatic gearbox.
FORD MONDEO ESTATE 2.0 TDCi TITANIUM
2017, 49,000 miles, £12,400
The Mondeo Estate’s boot isn’t as capacious as rivals’, but is still more than large enough for your family’s luggage and a dog. This car lacks leather but otherwise fits the bill.
BMW 220i GRAN TOURER LUXURY
2017, 38,000 miles, £13,995
This MPV won’t be to all tastes visually, but it is highly practical, being a seven-seater, and a fair bit better to drive than most of its classmates. Plus it has the stronger of the petrol…