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A first car for an older driver
I have a friend who plans to start to drive but she is not a teenager. What would you recommend as a first car, to be cheap to buy and insure? A used car is in mind as budget is limited.
Asked on 13 February 2012 by Keith
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Honest John
Citroen C1, FIAT Panda Active 1.2, Hyundai i10 1.2, Nissan Pixo, Peugeot 107, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Splash, Toyota Aygo, Vauxhall Agila (current model).
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