Best commuter car for under £7500?

I'm looking to buy a secondhand small diesel car for around about £7500. It needs to be economical and reliable as I'll be doing over 15,000 miles a year just to and from work. What do you recommend?

Asked on 9 November 2016 by Andy

Answered by Honest John

A KIA or Hyundai 1.4CRDI or 1.6CRDI: Rio, Cee'd, Venga, i20, i30, ix20. Chain cam engines. Mostly more reliable than anyone else's.

Tags: buying a used car diesel engines

Similar questions

Should I buy a high mileage diesel 2005 Audi A8?

I've been looking around lately for an Audi A8 and have seen a 2005 4.2 TDI twin turbo with 128,000 miles on the clock. Is it worth buying?

Do you have any advice on buying a diesel Volkswagen or Audi in light of the emissions scandal?

I'm considering buying a used 2.0-litre diesel (2013/2014) this year, either a Volkswagen Golf or Audi A3 Sportback (but also considering a 320d) and would like to ask whether, in the light of the Volkswagen...

What car can fit 3 child seats, plus reasonable boot space, for £6000?

My son is looking to swap his 2011 Peugeot 508 SW for an old Volvo XC90 to accommodate a growing family. He wants to be able to fit 3 child seats in the back and still have room for luggage on long trips....

Related models

Hyundai i20 (2009 - 2015)

Easy to drive and refined. Very well built. Five-year warranty as standard. Neat and tidy styling. Decent room in the back seat. Good economy from entry-level 1.2-litre.