Ask Honest John

Honest John Ask Honest John » Buying a first time car - what would you recommend?

Buying a first time car - what would you recommend?

I am a 21 y/o paramedic in SE London. Looking to buy a car for traffic driving (12 miles daily) and occasional motorway use. Three years no claims as a named driver. Something small nippy and stylish.

Asked on 7 December 2015 by Daisy Sims

Answered by Honest John
Probably a Suzuki Swift. Smaller and narrower, a Hyundai i10. Fashionable and rorty, a Fiat 500 TwinAir (NOT a 1.2). And don't forget the fun driving Volkswagen Up, SEAT Mii, Skoda Citigo, Citroen C1 1.2 and Peugeot 1.0 1.2.
Similar questions
I'm 17 years old and am looking for a car to buy once I've passed my driving test. I have researched a bit and found that all-in-all, a Volkswagen Polo from around 2010 may be the perfect car for me. However,...
My daughter has decided to buy a car. She lives in a seaside town where parking is at a premium. She needs a car that is small reliable and can get her about her town and about Cornwall where she lives....
My 18-year-old granddaughter will be getting her first car. She'll have about £5K to spend. Any recommendations, taking into account the expense of insurance and she'll have a Black Box fitted? Thanks.
Related models
Excellent equipment across the range, great fun to drive regardless of the engine, sport version is huge fun, 4x4 is great for rural areas.