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My son needs a small car as he's a new driver. What do you suggest as a first car as low purchase cost and low insurance? We were thinking of a Volkswagen Polo.
My son needs a replacement for this Peugeot 107 automatic. What would be a good replacement? We have up to £6000 available.
I am looking for a replacement for my Skoda Rapid. My requirements are a petrol car with a high driving position, both front seats height adjustable and boot space to take a set golf clubs. My annual mileage...
I just had to get rid of my 2003 Volkswagen Polo due to engine problems. I'm looking to buy a used car, but I’m limited money to £600. I want something mainly just for school runs and shopping. I only...
I'm looking to buy a used, automatic, small car for my 22-year-old son. It will be his first car and our budget is £3000 - £4000. Ideally it will be a low insurance group, but I mostly want you to recommend...
My son lives and works in London and needs a small and cheap car for short local plus some longer journeys. A economical to run hatchback with space for a load and room for four people occasionally, to...
I have a 14 year old Ford Fiesta manual. It has been a great car but I need an automatic because of a hip and knee problem. I would like a similar sized car with a slightly higher driving position. I'm...
I have driven a Mercedes S-Class for years, but now that I am in my late 80s I want a smaller car, but with comfort as near the S as possible. Of course it cannot be the same, but what small car, ideally...
What's the cheapest car to insure for a 17 year old that has just passed his driving test?
What do you think is the best automatic city car?