Over here (Eastern Europe) and also in UK the Mercedes Vito seems to be the vehicle of choice for Newfie owners. I'm thinking it will likely be our next vehicle too.

I think you can fit half your house in one

Well, that's exactly what you need when you have two Newfs

Oh I just noticed you have two Dobes and two others so you'll likely be looking at the Vito as well then!!

I have just got a 55 plate Seat Alhambra (made on same chassis as VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy)


It's a 7 seater, and all the seats are removable and interchangeable.

We've removed the 6th and 7th seats for the dogs:


You could take out the 2nd row of seats for scooter storage. It's not too high off the ground at all and is very spacious inside!

This picture shows the height of the back quite well...

I had my first Scenic through Motability, and am now on my third.

They are very versatile but maybe not big enough with the seats out for your buggy and a crate or two.

Are you getting a hoist for your buggy or will you need ramps?

Are you able to go to the test centres to try out different vehicles?
We went to the one at Crowthorne. We were able to look at different hoists to get people or wheelchairs etc in and out of cars; ramps, seating variations, etc. Most car manufacturers had cars there to try.
Eventually my OH had a passenger sports seat that turned into a wheelchair, so only the wheels unclipped and had to be stored in the boot.
I know that doesn't apply to you but if there is a centre near you it's worth a look, just to see things you never knew were out there.

No plans to change mine just yet but I could be sorely tempted by the special edition sport-x vito

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...l_Edition.html

i woud have the money insead and but a transit van ........

Wow, that does look yummy, ours would have to be black to match our doggies