We need to buy a small hatchback. Any suggestions?

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We need to buy a small hatchback. Any suggestions?

I live in rural North Somerset and need to buy a small/medium car,hatchback [for the dog] that has good ground clearance as we live down a very rutted and muddy lane.I need good acceleration for pulling out on to main road.Most of my driving is suburban and I do about 10,000 miles per year.

I don't like 4x4s!

Asked on 12 January 2013 by Gill Crichton

Answered by Honest John

Dacia Sandero Stepway. For £8,000.

Perfect answer: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/dacia/sandero-stepwa.../

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