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I need to replace a basic Renault Twingo after 13 years. The car needs to be petrol, manual, preferably with steel wheels, a full size spare, cheap to maintain and service, five doors, size up to Vauxhall...
All I require in a car is speed, comfort and style. The only gadgets I need are air-con, electric windows and navigation. I don't want loads of sensors and pedestrian airbags, lane change and all the modern...
I'm looking for a car for my 81 year old mother with the least amount of gadgets. Is there a car out there that has buttons and levers for the radio and heating? She currently drives a Toyota Avensis