Buying a used car for £5000-7000

I own a Toyota Carina with 147,000 miles, which has been very reliable and going well. Of course there are some age related issues on it, but it passed its MoT recently. But I have started a new job and am doing about 500-600 miles a week, and need a new car.

I have a family of four with occasional long trips, what do you recommend?

I have been reading about the diesel problems - very scary. I'm worried to buy one as, if there are any problems I will have to pay for repairs, and also lose money for not being at work, as I am self employed part time.

Is LPG conversion worthwhile for me? What car would you say will fit LPG if so?

Asked on 17 December 2012 by nafede

Answered by Honest John

If you buy a diesel try to get one with a chain cam engine and no diesel particulate filter, such as a Hyundai i30 or KIA cee'd 1.6CRDI up to year 2009.

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