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Buying a used small car for £5k

My son would like to buy a Ford Fiesta size car for about £4000 to £5000, I have told him you can't go too far wrong with a Fiesta. Are there any other cars he should consider?

Asked on 22 August 2016 by norrby

Answered by Honest John
Toyota Yaris and Ford Fiesta. Curiously we receive very few complaints about the Vauxhall Corsa.
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