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My parents (73 yrs and 69 yrs) would like to buy a small automatic diesel car or small 4wd with up to £7,500. They used to have a Suzuki Vitara (diesel auto) - something perhaps a little smaller would be perfect. Do you have any suggestions please?

Asked on 12 December 2009 by

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Daihatsu Terios auto and Suzuki Jimny auto. Neither recommended, but they do exist. Jimnys are excellent off road and in snow, but not otherwise.

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