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Can you recommend a cheap used car?

I own a five-year-old Kia Venga petrol. The best I get from this car is 44mpg. So, with fuel prices increasing, I am looking to swap my car for something that's more efficient or electric.

Can you suggest some suitable used vehicles that are three or four years old?

Asked on 9 June 2022 by Lee Arnold

Answered by Andrew Brady
Would an electric car work? They're expensive but, if you can charge at home, you could soon recoup some of the initial outlay in fuel savings. A Renault Zoe or Smart EQ ForTwo (or ForFour) could be a relatively affordable option.

Alternatively, consider a hybrid like the very efficient Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Or, if you cover a lot of motorway miles, don't dismiss a diesel. A diesel Renault Clio, for example, will be a very frugal choice. We'd recommend looking at our Real MPG data to find out what kind of fuel economy people see in the real world: www.honestjohn.co.uk/real-mpg/

Real MPG enables you to register the fuel economy you are actually getting against your make and model of car, its engine and type of transmission.

Every time you enter an average consumption figure against your car, the overall average automatically adjusts to reflect it.

Real MPG

If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

Is an electric car right for me?
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