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I would like to buy my grandson, who's coming up 17 years old, a small car to allow him to start work. I'd like it to be no older than five years, safe, very reliable, have reasonable running costs and...

What's the best small, reliable car with raised driving position for under £8000?

I'm a single parent looking for advice for buying a small, reliable, inexpensive to run car with a high driving seat and easy access for the driver (dodgy hips). Good visibility and value are must. It...

What's the best Honda CR-V for £5000?

I am looking to buy a Honda C-RV automatic car with a petrol engine for around £5000. What year should I be looking for to be the most reliable?

Is buying a Honda Accord for £600 worth it?

I am thinking of buying a 2004 Honda Accord 2.0 petrol. It has 217,000 miles on the clock and is advertised for £600 with an MOT and full service history. I know Hondas are reliable but is it worth buying...

First car for £1500 - what would you recommend?

Six years after passing my test and driving other people's cars, I'm finally going to get my own motor. I've been doing lots of digging, and it seems that the old suspects keep popping up. The Fiesta,...

What's the best cheap car for my 23-year-old daughter?

I want to buy my daughter a new car. Can you recommend something that's reliable and cheap?