What used, reliable, family car would you recommend for under £10,000?

I need to buy a used, reliable, automatic family car for under £10,000 as soon as possible. What would you recommend and where is best to purchase from?

What mid-size, automatic can I get that's reliable and cheap?

I've just passed my test and would like to buy a cheap, reliable, mid-size automatic (about the same size as a new design Vauxhall Corsa as it's what I passed in). As long as the automatic gearbox is known...

Which cars use a torque converter automatic gearbox?

Can you tell me which cars use a torque converter?

What is the most reliable small automatic used car?

I am looking to buy a small automatic used car (petrol). Budget of up to £9000 but ideally looking at something in the £5000 to £6000 range. Will be using it mainly for short city journeys and the odd...