Can you recommend a reliable car for £5000?

My friend has up to £5000 for a car. She does a 30 mile round trip three times a week and doesn't want something too slow. She needs something reliable that won't have big repair bills. Options are MINI Cooper, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3. Where should she put her money? Thanks.

Asked on 3 August 2020 by Julian Ansell

Answered by Dan Powell

If your friend is worried about cars with expensive repair costs then avoid the MINI, Audi and Volkswagen. At £5000, these cars will be quite old and worn out. My recommendation would be the Suzuki Swift Sport. Great fun to drive. Very good reputation for reliability. Cheap to fix and service: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/suzuki/swift-2010

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