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Buying small car- what would you recommend?

I am about start work as a junior doctor and am looking to buy my own first car. I can spend up to £4000 and I was wondering what you would recommend? I will be driving short distances regularly, but also doing the occasional longer journeys.

Asked on 13 July 2013 by Charlotte

Answered by Honest John
For that sort of use, for £4,000, a Citroen C1, FIAT Panda, Nissan Pixo, Peugeot 107, Suzuki Alto or Toyota Aygo.
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