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Need a small and reliable car for £700 - what do you recommend?
We are looking for a reliable cheap car for a 17 year old. It must have a small engine, four doors and cost no more than £700. What would you recommend?
Asked on 26 January 2014 by Titan Captinette
Answered by
Honest John
For £700 the most reliable is probably an old Ford Fiesta 1.25, but it will be rusty so make sure that the rust isn't structural.
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buying a used car
small cars
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