Buying my first car

Ted_Hutchinson

vansboy wrote:

Ted - which vehicle did you refer to in the sale, tomorrow?

I didn't see anything which would suit Itgirls selection/budget.

VB

Your right I'd forgotten about her budget when the Yaris auto with very low mileage caught my eye. Mind you there are several other automatics which look like they will fetch under £4000 so I still think a trip to a Motability auction might be good idea for someone wanting a lowish mileage automatic with a known history and bought from a reliable source.

vansboy

Agreed - Motability - now UK's largest fleet operator, does have the best choice, for small cars - autos especially.

But sometimes the vehicles have had MORE use & wear, than you might expect.

Beware excessive wear to seating & door areas. Some of the users with wheelchairs & walking dificulties, aren't able to get in & out as easily as the rest of us. So you do need to look VERY carefully. Don't just consider the mileage!

VB

Ted_Hutchinson

I note that Motability are listing some of there cars like this
BG02 PXZ Jun 2002 FIAT PUNTO 1.2 ELX 16V SPEEDGE 5 Doors, Semi-Automatic, ASTRAL BLUE, 999999 Miles (Warranted), Registered keepers 1

Usually the warrented mileage is shown, so warrenting the mileage as above is probably a way of indicating they themselves don't actually believe the mileage shown when the car was returned, is consistent with it's condition.

itgirlinuk

I found a Colt for sale. Is Colt a good choice??

P.S: Did I thank you all for being so helpful!