What's the best estate car for a new driver?
My son is looking for his first car, preferably a tourer/estate for going camping with all his gear. He has a budget of up to £8000. Which cars might suit him best?
Asked on 21 November 2023 by Steve Clarke
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We'd recommend a Skoda Fabia Estate. It's a versatile little estate car that will be cheap to run. £8000 will get your son a 2017 example with the frugal 1.2-litre petrol engine. If your son needs more space, look at the bigger Octavia - although this will cost more to insure for a new driver so shop around for insurance quotes first. A SEAT Leon ST would be a good alternative.
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