Having a bit of change of circumstances at home so my need for cars are changing and I’m stuck on what to buy to transport bikes about.
Just bought myself a new Mini for daily duties and a bit of fun but I really can’t get a bike in or on it, damn body kit and spoiler won’t allow for a bike rack and obviously too small internally. Only option I’ve found is the Seasucker racks but I’m still not convinced of that option.
Anyway, I have a Audi estate which will be going as too big for my needs now. As it’s just for me and now family duties anymore I think a small van would be ideal to have so it can deal with dump runs and bike transportation equally well. I like the idea of putting the bikes inside the vehicle with little fuss, maybe taking the front wheel out, plus the added security of not being able to see the bike when left in service stations etc. Which is why I’m drawn to a van rather than an estate.
I keep looking at VW Caddy’s as a small van that will do most things but obviously come with VW tax, just so expensive for what they are! Don’t really want to spend more than £3-4K if I can help it, less if possible.
Suggestion? What have others found that works well?