What's the best used car with an automatic gearbox for £14,000?

I am looking for recommendations for a car with an automatic gearbox for commuting around town and the occasional long journey. What do you suggest I buy with a budget of £14,000?

Asked on 1 February 2023 by Rob

Answered by Dan Powell
Toyota Auris 1.8 petrol Hybrid. It was rated as one of the UK's best cars for reliability in the latest Honest John Satisfaction Index. You will also get a minimum of 54mpg on the road, according to Real MPG submissions: www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/toyota/auris-2013
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