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Buying a small car - what would you recommend?

Please can you recommend a small used automatic (petrol) car. The size should be similar to our existing Peugeot 106. I have £7000 to spend and need the car for city driving. It must be reliable, cheap to run and safe. Can you help?

Asked on 27 April 2015 by tim

Answered by Honest John

Hyundai i10 1.2 four-speed auto, or maybe a Kia Picanto 1.2 four-speed auto. Taller, a Suzuki Splash 1.2 4-speed auto or a Vauxhall Agila 1.2 4-speed auto.

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