What's the most reliable car for under £2,000?
I need a used car for £2,000 or less. Can you please tell me which petrol and diesel models have the best reliability within this type of budget?
Asked on 20 January 2023 by Sohail
Answered by
Dan Powell
With a budget of £2,000 I would suggest Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol, Toyota Yaris 1.3 petrol or Suzuk Swift 1.2 petrol. Avoid older diesels and automatics, these will present you with a lengthy and costly list of problems.
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