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Choosing a new car - databases?

After ten years I fear the time is approaching to retire my old Renault Scenic Auto and at my age (78) I feel the need for something slightly smaller and with a few more driving aids. Does anyone know of a database I can search that will enable me to identify a new car with all the following features, please?
a) Slightly smaller than my Scenic, perhaps Citroen C3 Aircross or Juke?
b) Petrol and Automatic gearbox
c) Full Parking Assist (automatic parking due to slight stiffness starting with looking over my shoulder for too long).
It is the last requirement that seems to take the most searching for on manufacturers' websites.
Many thanks.

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  • tonyh66
    tonyh66 Posts: 1,736 Forumite
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    don't buy a Juke........ sorry can't help with your question.

    I would make a note of cars that you like the look of then perhaps phone dealerships or do a car configure on the manufacturers website to see if you can get parking assist on the car your interested in.
    You didn't say if you would be buying new or not, I guess there is more chance of a new car having what you want.
  • foxy-stoat
    foxy-stoat Posts: 6,879 Forumite
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    Use the filter on the Autotrader site. Some Corsas, Fiestas, Astras, Focus, Golfs, Polo's and A3's can park them selves, you will just have to look through the adverts.

    If you are buying new visit a main dealer, they SHOULD know what spec their cars are but it has been known for them to mis-sell the odd car or 2.
  • weeowens
    weeowens Posts: 81,990 Forumite
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    A few ideas re park assist here: https://www.raccars.co.uk/news/cars-that-can-park-themselves


    Your ideas lead to Golf or Focus I think.
  • tonyh66 wrote: »
    don't buy a Juke........ sorry can't help with your question.


    Agreed, it trys to be too many things and doesnt do any of them very well.
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