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What's the best petrol family car for under £13,000?
I have a budget of some £13,000 to buy a replacement car (no trade-in). I need to have better than 450 litres of boot space, front & rear parking sensors and a camera. I want a manual petrol car that will be reliable for family holidays for four people and their luggage.
The car should be reasonably frugal but have a good turn of speed when needed. Ideally an engine with four cylinders and 1.4 litres or better. I will need to keep this for at least three years. What do you suggest?
The car should be reasonably frugal but have a good turn of speed when needed. Ideally an engine with four cylinders and 1.4 litres or better. I will need to keep this for at least three years. What do you suggest?
Asked on 16 August 2021 by Trebobster
Answered by
Andrew Brady
We'd recommend a Skoda Octavia. It's a sensible family hatchback with a huge boot. Look for one with the 1.4- or 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine. SE Technology models and above came with front/rear parking sensors, while a reversing camera was available as an optional extra. A Hyundai i30 could be a good alternative. SE models and above came with parking sensors and a reversing camera.
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