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Buying a small used car for an 18year old boy - looking for something that is low insurance group and low tax and a diesel engine?
Asked on 11 September 2012 by sammjo
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Honest John
Citroen C1, FIAT Panda Active 1.1, Nissan Pixo, Peugeot 107, Suzuki Alto, Tpyota Aygo. Forget diesel.
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