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Can you recommend a used car for daily commute?
Can you recommend a small car for a young man starting his first job? He has daily commute between Glasgow and Edinburgh. He will cover approx 18,000 miles and has a budget of around £10,000. Should he consider a diesel car?
Asked on 24 August 2022 by
Answered by
Andrew Brady
For 18k miles a year, predominantly on the motorway, a diesel makes sense. A Volkswagen Golf with the frugal 1.6 TDI engine could be a good option - it'll be comfortable for those miles, reliable and safe. Alternatively, if he'd prefer a smaller car (maybe necessary for insurance depending on age/experience), we'd recommend a Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI.
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