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A good value small automatic

I'm looking to buy a small car. It has to be safe, reliable, good value for money, cheap to run (tax/insurance/fuel). Preferably automatic. Only doing short nursery and grocery runs. It will need to easily fit a car seat for toddler.

Asked on 30 June 2012 by mumto1

Answered by Honest John
A Yaris 1.3 4-speed automatic, pre 2006.

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