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My wife is planning to change her car this year. Can you recommend a short list of candidates to consider which will satisfy the following criteria please?

High seating position for easy access
Smaller size (Astra size or slightly smaller)
Automatic
Petrol engine
Economy, VED rating and price not critical

Asked on 18 April 2011 by JimS_Hamilton

Answered by Honest John
Hyundai ix20, KIA Venga, Nissan Note 1.6 automatics, or Honda Jazz CVT-7, or Toyota Verso S Multidrive S.
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