A small used car for a 20 year old

I need a car that will be reliable for around 200 miles a week, on a low budget (£3,000 tops). This means I want good mpg, and I am only 20 and male so insurance brackets need to be considered.

Asked on 12 March 2013 by Rudds93

Answered by Honest John
Toyota Yaris 1.3.
Dear Honest John,

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