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We're buying a second hand car for £4,000 and do lots of short journeys, what would you suggest?
We're looking to buy a car for around £4,000. Looking to do about 4,000 miles a year mainly short journeys with the odd long journey. Any suggestions of reliable models and makes that we should look at given the low budget we have?
Asked on 30 August 2023 by Pauline
Answered by
David Ross
Given your low annual mileage and lots of short journeys we would recommend a small petrol car, such as the Hyundai i20, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris or Honda Jazz.
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