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What's a good family friendly car on a budget?

My daughter has a 4 year old Suzuki Swift bought on finance but now needs a larger family friendly car with a bigger boot. She's looking for a second hand reliable economical to run car but is on a tight budget. Please can you suggest a suitable car?

Asked on 29 November 2023 by David Winton-Hine

Answered by Andrew Brady
We'd recommend a Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. It's a hybrid estate car that'll be very reliable and cheap to run, with plenty of room for a buggy. Also consider a Skoda Octavia Estate or an SUV alternative such as a Kia Sportage.

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