I do 15,000 miles a year and have £20k to spend. What car do you suggest I buy?

I'm currently driving a Volkswagen Golf convertible but its time to change after a very close near miss on the motorway. I do a lot of motorway driving and some city/country driving, averaging 15,000 miles a year. My must-haves are parking sensors and good acceleration. I have a budget of about £20k to spend and quite happy with a secondhand car rather than a new reg. Not sure about crossover or something else. Any advice would be massively appreciated! Many thanks.

Asked on 4 March 2021 by Lindsay Flack

Answered by Andrew Brady

We'd recommend a diesel for your mileage. A comfortable, crossover SUV would be a good choice, too. Take a look at the Skoda Karoq. It represents excellent value for money. Go for the 2.0-litre diesel engine – it's a bit punchier than the 1.6. All models come with rear parking sensors. Alternatively, if a more premium choice appeals, how about a BMW X2? It's a stylish crossover SUV that's well-suited to lots of motorway driving. Front and rear parking sensors are standard on all X2 trim levels.

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