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Buying a second hand small car - what would you recommend?

At present I have a 1.6 Ford Focus, but as my 17 year old son will soon have passed his driving test I was considering changing this. I have been advised that it would be easier to insure a car with a smaller engine. Ideally I would like four doors, but it is not a necessity. What would you suggest?

Asked on 9 February 2013 by C. Burgoyne

Answered by Honest John

Citroen C1, Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo.

Tags: buying small cars

Dear Honest John,

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

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