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Is a Renault Twingo good for a first car?

Asked on 10 February 2021 by Chloe Whitby

Answered by Andrew Brady
Yes – cheap to run and easy to drive. Renault doesn't have the best reliability record but that's improved in recent years. You could also look at a Toyota Aygo or Kia Picanto.
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