Best estate car for a £2,500 budget?

I'm far from an expert on cars so I'm struggling to whittle down options for a used estate car. I'm a musician driving about 15,000 miles a year. I'd like a petrol car as a lot of jobs are in London....

What is the best used estate car to buy?

What is the best used estate to buy?

Should I buy a petrol or diesel car for my 35-mile commute?

I'm looking at getting a used estate for around £15-18k budget. I'll need it three days a week to go between Bristol and Cardiff and would drive through/around Cardiff City Centre. I'll also do some...

Honda Civic Tourer (2014 - 2017)

Practical and spacious estate. Brilliant 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine. Quirky styling. Clever load area. Decent ride quality.

Toyota Avensis Touring Sports (2015 - 2019)

Comfortable and quiet on the move, economical diesels including 1.6-litre diesel, well built and durable.