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Get more for your money with a people carrier for less than £5,000. We pick out some of the best value buys on the market

Renault Grand Espace

Think big is beautiful? You’re in luck! With the financial crisis forcing many drivers to downsize, there are now loads of spacious people carriers on the market for less than £5,000 – meaning real bargains can be picked up.

With highly efficient turbodiesel engines under the bonnet, they won’t drain your wallet, plus most are car-like to drive and come with luxuries such as air-conditioning.

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Be careful when buying, though. Check the V5 document to ensure you don’t get an ex-airport taxi, and always make sure the cabin is in good condition. Here we’ve picked three of the best buys...

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