What's the best small automatic car for an older person?

We have an 80+ year old female friend who needs to replace a 2002 Skoda Fabia Auto. The reality is that she will not be driving for many more years would therefore prefer to spend something under £10,000. She needs a smallish four door automatic that is reasonably easy to get in and out of. I would say a Citigo sized car would be tricky to access with her limited mobility. What would you suggest? We appreciate that small smaller automatics retain their value well.

Asked on 18 July 2025 by Wyvern70

Answered by Matt Robinson
A Toyota Yaris could be a good bet. These are larger than a Citigo and there are plenty of automatic versions available. A budget of up to £10,000 would be enough for the 2017-on facelifted version of the third-generation model. They are also very reliable.
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