Cars for childminding

[Kirsty B's]

I currently have a small 3 door car, and would struggle to fit a buggy in the boot to be honest.
I am thinking of getting a bigger car for childminding possibly a 7 seater like a Zafira.
Can cars used for childminding be any age, as long as they are serviced, mot'd, taxed and well maintained?

Kirsty xxxxx

[TRACEY1969]

I currently have a small 3 door car, and would struggle to fit a buggy in the boot to be honest.
I am thinking of getting a bigger car for childminding possibly a 7 seater like a Zafira.
Can cars used for childminding be any age, as long as they are serviced, mot'd, taxed and well maintained?

Kirsty xxxxx

yes they can. Do a risk assessment regarding car seats seat belts etc. Business insurance, MOT TAX and service you should be fine.

[Mookins]

I currently have a small 3 door car, and would struggle to fit a buggy in the boot to be honest.
I am thinking of getting a bigger car for childminding possibly a 7 seater like a Zafira.
Can cars used for childminding be any age, as long as they are serviced, mot'd, taxed and well maintained?

Kirsty xxxxx

as long as there all legal beagle hun you sure can, we just traded in our V reg picasso for a 02 Zafira, love itbut a real pain in the rear when all seats in use to get anything else in or the kids in and out the boot seats:rolleyes: but couldnt stretch the budget any further so will keepswopping seats round till i get it right lol
xxx

[~Chelle~]

I had a Zafira but really struggled to get a double buggy in the boot.

We now have a Citroen C8 and it is fantastic. With all seats up I can get my double and single buggy in the boot.

They are very spacious and the kids love the "magic" doors xx

[charleyfarley]

I had a Zafira but really struggled to get a double buggy in the boot.

We now have a Citroen C8 and it is fantastic. With all seats up I can get my double and single buggy in the boot.

They are very spacious and the kids love the "magic" doors xx

I also had a Zafira but due to it going wrong I bought a Elyusse, the same body as a C8, so much more space :clapping: :clapping:

Although one of my doors is playing up so i need that sorted and soon :panic:

Carol xxx

[TRACEY1969]

I have a Honda FRV it sits 3 in front and 3 in the back and you can fit a double buggy in the boot and a single. Think they have stopped making these now but they are brill to drive and they don't look big on the outside but they are roomy

[Kirsty B's]

Thank you all very much for your replies :D

Thats brilliant news as I would only have a £2000 budget (what my old car is worth plus some saving up to do!) so it would be a good few years old!

I am off to have a look at the cars you have recommended, any cars you would stay clear of?

xxxxx

[Mookins]

Thank you all very much for your replies :D

Thats brilliant news as I would only have a £2000 budget (what my old car is worth plus some saving up to do!) so it would be a good few years old!

I am off to have a look at the cars you have recommended, any cars you would stay clear of?

xxxxx

our budget was also £2000 including out car....was told by some lovely peeps on here to stay clear of Renault grand espace unless its still in its warranty......i would love a Ulysse:D
have also been tod that a Seat Alhambra, Galaxy and Sharan are basically the same car just paying for the name...the Alhambra beinng the cheaper of them all, we had none our way else i would of snapped up one of them xxx

[Helcatt]

I love my Sharan - but you can get the Seat Alhambra for much less and is the same car essentially.

It is a struggle to get a double buggy in the boot though, when all 7 seats are in use.

Lots of people I know like the toyota previa

Hx