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Can you recommend a reliable and efficient used car for £10,000?

I want to upgrade my 2006 Toyota Corrolla. I have £10,000 to spend and require a reliable, stylish and economical car that will accommodate my wife and daughter. My daily commute is 30 miles and I also like to go on long drives at the weekend with the family. What do you recommend?

Asked on 16 January 2023 by shahid1973

Answered by Dan Powell
Toyota Auris 1.8 petrol hybrid. Available as a hatch or estate, the Auris has an excellent reputation for reliability and running costs should be low with Real MPG users recording an average of 54mpg: www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/toyota/auris-2013

Real MPG enables you to register the fuel economy you are actually getting against your make and model of car, its engine and type of transmission.

Every time you enter an average consumption figure against your car, the overall average automatically adjusts to reflect it.

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If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

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