What reliable car do you recommend for two pensioners?
We are looking to buy a car with a budget between of between £8k to £12k. We will be covering between 4000 to 5000 miles every year. We are pensioners and so are looking for a reliable car that's easily maintained and cheap to insure. We would like your opinion.
Asked on 3 October 2023 by gerard mc cormack
Answered by
Andrew Brady
We'd recommend a Toyota Yaris Hybrid - it's likely to be exceptionally reliable and cheap to run. Also consider a petrol Hyundai i20 or a Honda Jazz.
If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.
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