KIA Sportage, 2012, Jyväskylä

Looking for a car that can haul building materials on Monday, save you on taxes on Wednesday, and head out with the whole family to the cottage road through snowdrifts at the weekend? Your search is over. Here is a true all-rounder of the motoring world, one that does not make excuses – it gets the job done!

This Finnish car is currently registered as a van, which means the vehicle tax is pleasantly moderate and your wallet will thank you every month. But don’t worry if you need to carry more than tools! The original rear seats are included in the sale, so you can convert this back to a 5-seat passenger car in no time if life calls for it.

Why should you bid on this one?

• The Webasto works! Yes, you read that right. While the neighbours are scraping their windows with white knuckles and cursing the Finnish winter, you’ll hop into a warm car and drive to work with a smile.

• Four-wheel drive & torquey drivetrain: The 2.0-litre diesel engine (136 hp) combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drive ensures this car won’t get stuck in the first snowstorm, and won’t be fazed by towing a trailer.

• Fully functional and great to drive: The odometer shows 320,000 km, which simply means the toughest running-in has already been done by others. The car drives steadily and firmly, and the suspension feels just right – a very good ride!

• Two sensible sets of tyres: Two sets of decent tyres are included, so there’s no need to rush to the tyre shop right after the auction ends.

• Solid service history: It hasn’t been pampered with dealership stamp culture in an ivory tower, but the car has been looked after with common sense and feeling: necessary servicing and repairs have always been done sensibly and on time.

Equipment to make everyday life easier:

• Automatic climate control (blows cold and warm air)

• Cruise control (keeps speed steady on longer journeys)

• Bluetooth handsfree & audio (your own playlists can play)

• Electric windows & mirrors

• Traction control & ESP

• 2 keys
  
  
  Technical details
  Power: 100 kW
  CO2 emissions: 149 g/km
  Kerb weight: 1600 kg
  
  Additional information
  MOT valid until: 6/2027