Could you recommend a car suitable for commuting 30,000 miles a year?

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Could you recommend a car suitable for commuting 30,000 miles a year?

My son has just taken a post with a company in Newbury and will be travelling from Bournemouth five days a week. It would appear he will cover 30,000 miles per year. He has decided to purchase a new or secondhand car and would welcome advice as to your suggestion on which economical car to purchase. I have suggested that a Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion might be ideal. What do you think?

Asked on 28 May 2011 by RS, via email

Answered by Honest John

Our David Ross has been averaging 61mpg in a Polo Bluemotion, but I reckon your son might do better in a Fiat 500 Multijet diesel. I've had 65mpg out of these (unlike the TwinAir), and they are also surprisingly comfortable on a long run due to the excellent seats with good thigh support.

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