Best used car for a new driver?

Which small city cars would you recommend for a 17 year old to learn to drive in? We have a budget of £2500, but reliability and low insurance are important.

Asked on 2 December 2013 by GJB

Answered by Honest John

Ford Fiesta 1.25 or Toyota Yaris 1.0.

Tags: buying a used car young drivers small cars

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