Cheap, reliable transport for a 25-year-old?

Could you recommend some reliable, economical cars £1000 to £1500 for a 25 yo man? Future mileage will be less than 12,000 a year, reasonable size boot would be a bonus.

Asked on 13 July 2013 by Bob Samways

Answered by Honest John
If you can find a Toyota Yaris for that money, buy it.
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