Need a cheap small car - Any recommendations?

I want to buy a very cheap brand new car ,£5-6k or thereabouts, for my wife that can fit two dogs safely in the boot and also carry the weekly shop. What do you recommend?

Asked on 7 January 2016 by davidindevon

Answered by Honest John
The only car I can think of still in this price category is the Dacia Sandero 1.2 at £5995. Suzuki Altos, Nissan Tinos, etc., no longer sold. Alto replaced by dearer Celario £7k+. Vauxhall Viva is £7k +.
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