The best family cars

When you increase the size of your family, the chances are that it will also be necessary to increase the size of your car to accommodate the little darlings and the paraphernalia that come with them.

However, like most new parents, you'll probably be conscious of how much money a bigger car is going to cost you. So, the women at CoverGirl Car Insurance Services have put together a list of our favourite family cars, how much they cost and, of course, your chances of getting a cheap car insurance deal with each model.

Cheap car insurance isn't all we have considered in our recommendations though. From experience, we know that a trip to the shops with two kids and a double buggy is certainly made easier with a roomy car, so a spacious cabin and lots of storage space is something which is important to every parent.

Also, the roads can be a dangerous place so we have kept safety in mind when recommending these family cars. We have only picked models which offer a range of safety features to keep you and your little ones as protected as possible.

	The Vauxhall Meriva - from £9,995 A spacious and good looking vehicle that really takes into account what parents want from their family car. Vauxhall has covered the basics from loads of storage space in the boot, with storage bins and a storage compartment under the luggage compartment floor, to an ISOFIX child seat system for outer rear seats (although this doesn't include a car seat). In terms of safety the Meriva is excellent and covers every safety feature that you could hope for, from adjustable head restraints throughout to reinforced seat backs and front seatbelt force limiters. You should be able to get a cheap car insurance deal for the Vauxhall Meriva, as the model ranges between car insurance groups 3 to 6.
	The Ford Galaxy MPV - from £19,565 Bigger and slightly pricier, the Galaxy offers smooth transition to an MPV. It comes with front airbags and curtain airbags as standard and anti lock brakes across the range. You can carry seven people in the Galaxy but not the same amount of luggage. However, its seats are removable which makes the storage area much more roomy as long as you are prepared to lose some of your passengers! You may find that the very cheap car insurance quotes you are used to from a smaller car will elude you with the Ford Galaxy MPV, although you shouldn't have to pay an extortionate amount. It qualifies for car insurance group 11, which is just a little above average.
	The Peugeot 807 - from £19,295 The Peugeot 807 is very high tech with 58 storage areas, including a refrigerated section for your groceries and electric sliding doors to make getting in the back while juggling a lively toddler and a screaming baby slightly easier. This car is one of the first MPVs to receive the Euro NCAP 5 star rating making it one of the safest cars you can buy. The car also has active safety systems such as ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) to prevent over and under steer. As the Peugeot 807 qualifies for the same car insurance group as the Ford Galaxy MPV (group 11), you can expect outrageously cheap car insurance quotes to be few and far between although you shouldn't find yourself too out of pocket in this area.
	The Renault Grand Scénic - from £15,320 The Renault Grand Scénic is roomy with a great sense of space and light thanks to its panoramic sunroof and wide windows. The cabin is extremely versatile, providing room for all the family as well as a boot with a capacity for between 200 and 500 litres worth of luggage. The car comes with adjustable headrests and airbags throughout. The car also has the nifty Renault card so you can do away with annoying keys. It has an impressive array of safety features, including anti-lock brakes, electronic stability and six airbags. Another qualifier for car insurance group 11, the Renault Grand Scénic is a good option for those who don't mind missing out on the ludicrously cheap car insurance deals of smaller cars.
	The Citroen C4 Picasso - from £16,495 The Citroen C4 Picasso is a great choice for parents who want a practical, spacious run-around but have a strong sense of style which they would like to preserve. It makes a good use of space, with lots of cubby holes and easy-folding seats. It seats five in comfort with plenty of space for luggage. However, it can seat more in the back row, though this is only really appropriate for little people. This car is filled with safety features, including window airbags for the front two rows of seats and stability control. You can even get a fairly cheap car insurance quote as a driver of a Citroen C4 Picasso, as it qualifies for car insurance group 6.

Cheap car insurance for mums!
You'll want to get the very best motor insurance you can when you've got a family and why settle for anything less than great cover with a small price tag.

At CoverGirl Car Insurance Services we only offer cheap car insurance for women so you won't have to pay through the nose by subsidising male drivers. However, we do say you can have a male named driver on your policy so you can hand over the keys to your partner after a hard day's shopping.

It really is easy to get a cheap car insurance quote from CoverGirl Car Insurance Services. Simply enter the quotation process by clicking the "get a quote now" button, and you will be taken through a series of quick and simple forms. Even if it is 2 o'clock in the morning and you are sleep deprived from a rather wakeful baby, you won't have any trouble with our straightforward car insurance quote system.

All in all, it should take less than 3 minutes to find out just how much cheap car insurance from CoverGirl Car Insurance Services will save you.

So, don't delay, get a cheap car insurance quote now. If you want, you can also give us a call on 0800 954 97 56 and we will answer any questions you might have.

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