A small petrol auto for 900 miles per year?

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A small petrol auto for 900 miles per year?

My current car, a Honda Civic coupe, will be 13 years old next year. It will need a new cam belt and about £400 or £500 spent on it. I have really loved this car and it has not cost a lot to run.

Now I want a new automatic car. I need help choosing as I only did just over 900 miles per year in my Honda. I am disabled but I would like something a bit fun as I do not want to feel my age! I do not pay VED so that is no concern.

Asked on 25 May 2013 by patsytane

Answered by Honest John

For 900 miles a year, best a small petrol engine. Suggest a Hyundai i10 1.2 auto, Suzuki Splash 1.2 auto or Vauxhall Agila 1.2 auto. Not a diesel. And not a hybrid because you won't regenerate the battery.

Tags: automatics buying small cars

Dear Honest John,

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

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