Buying a car for mini cab private hire

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Buying a car for mini cab private hire

I would appreciate if you could advise me of which car to buy. I will be buying a new car in few days and it will be used as a mini cab (private hire vehicle). I want to buy an automatic but not sure of buying diesel or petrol. I will be buying a used one probably 3 to 4 years old. Your suggestions will be very useful.

Asked on 1 November 2012 by Saint313

Answered by Honest John

Toyota Prius. Almost no stress on the drivetrain and they have been doing 400,000 miles as cabs with no trouble.

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Dear Honest John,

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

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