Best auto car for reliability for £5000?
I would be grateful if you could suggest a number of petrol automatic cars for a young driver. He has a budget of up to £5500.
Asked on 6 September 2022 by
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At this price point, I'd recommend a small hatchback with a CVT gearbox. Honda Jazz and the Toyota Yaris both have excellent reliability reputations and are plentiful for around £5000.
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Neatly styled. Increased room and better performance than original Jazz. better to drive. Very versatile. CVT-7 returned in February 2011 replacing i-SHIFT. More reliable than first generation Jazz.
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