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Cheap second hand car?

I had a bad experience buying a second hand Peugeot for £695. Which car would you recommend going for and what should I particularly be looking out for when I buy it?

Asked on 1 September 2015 by India

Answered by Honest John
A £700 car comes with no guarantees whatever the reputation of the model. But if you can find one I'd be looking at a Toyota Yaris as generally the least likely £700 car to become a money pit.

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