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Buying a new car – what would you recommend?

My car was recently written off in an accident where someone went into the back of me. My car was a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Elegance 1.2. If my budget was around £2500-£3000 for a replacement, what would you recommend would be a good, reliable vehicle to go for? I'd ideally be looking for something of similar size around five years old.

Asked on 10 January 2013 by Fiona

Answered by Honest John

Toyota Yaris 1.3petrol.

Tags: buying hatchbacks small cars

Dear Honest John,

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

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