It has three decently sized rear seats that should be ideal for the growing needs of Simon’s family

It has three decently sized rear seats that should be ideal for the growing needs of Simon’s family.A CAR FOR THE HEART The Citro?C8 is an excellent choice of large people mover and I am sure that Simon knows that the Fiat Ulysse and Peugeot 807 are identical. I also think he should consider the Mazda 5, which has a big advantage in sliding rear doors, which is much better when getting youngsters out in a tight parking space.The middle row of seats has two full-sized seats and smaller centre seat (fine for the smallest child) which longer term may not be ideal, but then the boys can separated again by putting one in the rearmost seats, which fold flat.Probably the best of the seven-seat small people movers is the Vauxhall Zafira, but if the two extra seats are never needed for friends or for grandparents then the five-seat Renault Sc?c is worth a closer look. Six adults would feel cramped, but not three kids and two parents – and there’s the added benefit of being able to separate squabbling siblings by sticking one in the front with mum and dad. I have a lot of time for the Honda FR-V, which is a reasonable price for a Honda and it is obviously very well built as well as reliable.There are, however, two rows of three seats, which can be slid backwards and forwards. So I think I can divide this answer into compact and large, starting with the compact option, which makes the most sense.A CAR FOR THE HEAD Simon, I reckon, only need start with a compact. Certainly for the next few years Simon could get away with having a compact rather than a full-size people carrier. I know that Simon has a shortlist for compact and large MPVs and he has identified the Honda FR-V and Citro?C8.

The trouble is, not all cars have this system and so the seats are transferable between vehicles, not that this should bother Simon too much if this is the main mode of transport for the family.I note that the children are small, although they do generally have a habit of getting much larger. Back in the 1960s we were all bundled, unseatbelted, on to a bench seat where actually it was quite OK – plus we managed without DVD screens mounted in the front headrests.But times have changed and now in most people carriers and compact people carriers there are at least three very adjustable seats with their own three-point seat belts.One way around the issue of has been the Isofix system where specially designed child seats actually fix to the seat. Consequently Simon has decided to search for an MPV with three full-size seats across the rear (middle) row, or a possibly a six seater.
Simon highlights a very real problem for today’s responsible parents. Trying to fit two child seats and one booster seat across the rear squab is impossible. Simon Abbott is 39 and has a 02 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDi Elegance estate and also three young boys, three, six and 16 months – which is at the root of his problem. You need to see a dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis.Please mail your questions for Dr Fred to health independent.co.uk.

He regrets that he is unable to respond personally to questions.. Although they are not cancerous, they do have the potential to develop into skin cancer. Usually they do not turn into skin cancer, but occasionally they do. Actinic keratoses are small scaly patches that are caused by ultraviolet-light damage to the skin. Could this be skin cancer?

Dr Fred Kavalier answers your health question:
This could be a form of skin cancer, but it sounds more like an actinic keratosis.

It is not a mole or a freckle, and it never bleeds or itches I am 53 and have spent quite a lot of time in the sun. I have developed a small area of roughened red skin over my right eyebrow, which refuses to heal up. He regrets that he is unable to respond personally to questions.. An American website, www.rosacea , will tell you more.Please mail your questions for Dr Fred to health independent.co.uk.