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Buying a used estate car - what would you recommend?

We are about to downsize from our Volvo V70 and the V50 seems a logical answer but we would appreciate your advice as to what else to consider.

It must be automatic, petrol due to a relatively low mileage (10K p.a.) and have a good safety rating. Our budget is around £15,000.

Asked on 2 March 2012 by Exmouth Family Man

Answered by Honest John

Nice enough cars. Actually, a very well dressed Ford Focus.

Tags: automatics buying economical safety

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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