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What is the best first car?

What is the best first-time car to buy second hand for my children?

Asked on 18 March 2022 by Ben Stuart

Answered by Dan Powell
In my opinion, the Suzuki Swift 1.2 petrol. It's cheap to run, easy to drive and backed by Suzuki's excellent reputation for reliability.

Tags: first cars
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