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What economical small automatic do you recommend for under £6000?
I'm looking for a used small car that's reliable and economical for my mum to drive around town (extremely rare motorway driving. It has to be automatic and include parking sensors, a reversing camera, air con and Bluetooth.
Asked on 6 September 2019 by Soniya
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We'd recommend a Hyundai i20. It will be a really reliable little car that's easy to drive around town and is available with a robust torque-converter automatic transmission. The Suzuki Swift is worth a look, too.
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What would be the best small automatic car to buy for under £5000? Ideally, something which is good for the occasional trip outside the city.
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Excellent equipment across the range, great fun to drive regardless of the engine, sport version is huge fun, 4x4 is great for rural areas.