What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

What car should I replace my old 2008 Mazda 3 with?

Our old car is now starting to age and want to replace it. It is used for commuting approximately. 25 miles a day and for family journeys with my partner, dog and occasional grown-up son to transport. We holiday in South West France twice a year
The budget to replace it is £10,000. Can you advise me on the best options?

Asked on 10 October 2023 by Al

Answered by Andrew Brady
A Skoda Octavia would be a very practical replacement for your Mazda 3 - especially if you buy an estate version. A Honda Civic would be a reliable and spacious alternative. Or maybe an SUV like the Toyota RAV4.
Similar questions
Can you help with advice on a family car - preferably an estate or SUV for around £7k? Safety and reliability are more important than gadgets.
We are looking for a car to do approx 10-12k miles per year, with lots of short journeys, some mid distance journeys and few longer ones. We are a tall family of four (up to 6ft 4) and generally find cars...
I'm looking at buying a used car for a young family, so ideally a five-door with ample boot space for a pram, plus extra for holidaying at home. It must be petrol as mileage will be around 8000/year and...
Related models
Roomy. More load space than the old car. Flexible and practical. Haldex clutched 4WD Scout version.
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer