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Best used car for a new driver?
Which small city cars would you recommend for a 17 year old to learn to drive in? We have a budget of £2500, but reliability and low insurance are important.
Asked on 2 December 2013 by GJB
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Ford Fiesta 1.25 or Toyota Yaris 1.0.
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