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Please can you recommend the best used car to purchase for a £12,000 budget?

Please can you recommend the best used car to purchase for a £12,000 budget? We are a family of three living in London but often use our car to drive back and forth to Wales and for European holidays.

Asked on 10 March 2020 by David Harris

Answered by Andrew Brady
A Kia Sportage sounds like a good option. It's a practical family crossover and will have the remainder of its seven-year manufacturer warranty. Consider the 1.7 diesel if you regularly drive at motorway speeds for extended periods. If you need a little more space, we'd recommend a Honda CR-V.
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