This is the 2009 Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi Dynamique S—a car that looks at your family chaos, your holiday luggage, your weekly shop, and says, “Yes… I can handle that.” Under the bonnet is Renault’s famously frugal 1.5-litre diesel, producing around 105 bhp. It’s not going to win traffic light drag races, but it will happily return 55+ mpg combined—and that means more miles, fewer trips to the pumps, and more money left for the children’s endless snack demands. Insurance? A very reasonable Group 14, which is handy because the Scenic was designed for people who’d rather spend their money on Lego sets and school shoes than on premiums. ULEZ? Sadly, no—it’s a Euro 4 diesel, so central London will want a little “thank you” payment if you venture in. Outside the ULEZ, though, you’re laughing. Now, here’s the best bit: this car has been looked after like a prized garden gnome. The service history reads like it’s been in for a check-up more often than a professional athlete: 4,480, 8,221, 17,445, 23,986, 30,611, 36,935, 37,663, 44,498, 54,663, 65,394, 72,436, 82,722, 91,396 miles—and, to keep the streak alive, we’ll service it again before it leaves us. Being the Dynamique S model, you get panoramic roof, alloy wheels, climate control, cruise control, keyless entry, and more cubby holes than you’ll ever actually use. It’s roomy, comfortable, and has a ride so soft it could be made from marshmallows. The Scenic isn’t a poser’s car. It’s not here to impress the neighbours—it’s here to make your life easier. And it does that brilliantly.