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Recommend a reliable car for £6000?

My auntie is looking to spend around £6000 on a car. Reliability and low running cost are important. What would you suggest?

Asked on 19 October 2013 by MK, via email

Answered by Honest John

For that she can get a new Citroen C1, Nissan Pixo, Peugeot 107 or Suzuki Alto (two out of those four are usually up for £5995, and the C1 and 107 are free annual tax.) Alternatively, a bigger new Dacia Sandero Access at £5995, but that’s not free tax.

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