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New Car, Small Budget, HELP

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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,034 Forumite
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    Before you start looking for a car, Find out what the insurers will let you have.

    Their idea of suitable cars probably wont be the same as yours.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
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    What about something like a fore mondeo? You can pick them up for very cheap these days
  • 111KAB
    111KAB Posts: 3,645 Forumite
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    Recommendation to drag along a mate is a good idea ~ also woth asking 'mate' if he knows of a good local mechanic/garage. I don't know a fat lot about cars but use a local reliable chap (2 man band) who I really trust - they charge £35 per hour. Had them inspect virtually every second hand car I have bought ~ they don't actually charge me as they know they are going to get my future work/servicing but for £35 I get a better inspection than RAC/AA and it is £35 well spent IMO for a degree of comfort.
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