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Buying a small used car for an 18year old boy - looking for something that is low insurance group and low tax and a diesel engine?

Asked on 11 September 2012 by sammjo

Answered by Honest John
Citroen C1, FIAT Panda Active 1.1, Nissan Pixo, Peugeot 107, Suzuki Alto, Tpyota Aygo. Forget diesel.

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