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Could you advise on a used car for my daughter approx £2,000 - £2,500. Model and age info would be helpful and any advice as to professional check on vehicle before purchase,

Asked on 14 August 2010 by AB, via email

Answered by Honest John
Hard to beat a FIAT Panda. For £2,000 - £2,500 it will be 2003 or 2004. It just did quite well in the latest JD Power Customer Satisfaction survey. More here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/fiat/panda-2003/ The RAC still offers used vehicle checks, but they are quite expensive and if you buy from a dealer you have an automatic 6 month come-back anyway.

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