I need a small auto for my elderly parents

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I need a small auto for my elderly parents

I need a small automatic car for my 79 & 91 year old parents. It must have with all round parking sensors & good visibility, as well as wide doors and high seats without high sides for easy access, for short journeys.

Asked on 29 September 2012 by DT Wakefield

Answered by Honest John

Suzuki Splash 1.2 auto or Vauxhall Agila 1.2 auto. The sensors will be extra.

Tags: automatics older drivers buying small cars

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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