Can you recommend a used first car?

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Can you recommend a used first car?

I would like to buy a used first small car for my 23 year old daughter, what would you suggest?

Asked on 1 February 2022 by Helen Thomas

Answered by Russell Campbell

The Volkswagen Up, Skoda Citigo and SEAT Mii are excellent first cars being cheap to run, safe and roomy for their size. They're mechanically identical so get the best you can afford with a full-service history. A budget of £5000 will buy you a 2015 car with less than 50,000 miles on the clock, although cheaper cars are available and will have plenty of life left in them. Reviews of all three, below:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/seat/mii-2011/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/skoda/citigo-2012/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/up-2012/

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