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Car for an Oldie with arthritis

Buntyboo1
Buntyboo1 Posts: 23 Forumite
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Hello. I need to buy a secondhand car for myself and would welcome advice.
  •  I’m a pensioner and I have arthritis in my leg and back so need a car with higher driving seats (my last car, a wonderful Honda Accord was SO low down it was very painful to get out of and really low down). 
  • It needs to have a fairly good boot as I’m getting a foldable mobility scooter too. 
  • i don’t like very small cars. And don’t need a big car
  • Something as safe and Reliable as my old Honda
  • And I really can’t afford a new car. Budget, really no more than £10-11,000.

Does anyone have any recommendations, please? I was thinking a Berlingo (I think that I heard somewhere that old people drive them a lot, so any thoughts on these would be welcome🙂), but I am really open to advice.

Thank you 
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  • Berlingo is a good option and practical but it does feel like you're driving a small van (at least it did to me). Honda Jazz is as reliable as you're used to but may be on the smaller size for your needs, or a used Mercedes B-Class, they have very comfortable seats, easy to drive and has a high (enough) road position. If you're open to small SUVs/Crossovers, then there's plenty on the market in your budget too. 
  • Hermann
    Hermann Posts: 1,399 Forumite
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    Have a look at a VW Tiguan, see if that would be good for you.
  • jimbo6977
    jimbo6977 Posts: 1,280 Forumite
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    I seem to remember the standard Honest John Saturday Telegraph answer to this question was a Suzuki Vitara. Auto trader has a ton of them in your price bracket. 
  • born_again
    born_again Posts: 19,964 Forumite
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    TBH.
    Go rounds lots of garages & sit in as many cars as possible.
    Life in the slow lane
  • Bonniepurple
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    Berlingo is a good option and practical but it does feel like you're driving a small van (at least it did to me). Honda Jazz is as reliable as you're used to but may be on the smaller size for your needs, or a used Mercedes B-Class, they have very comfortable seats, easy to drive and has a high (enough) road position. If you're open to small SUVs/Crossovers, then there's plenty on the market in your budget too. 
    I’m thinking of replacing my Jazz because it is difficult for me to get out of as it’s low down.
  • Nobbie1967
    Nobbie1967 Posts: 1,656 Forumite
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    Skoda Yeti? Looks fairly high and plenty of room in the back with the seats down.
  • theoretica
    theoretica Posts: 12,690 Forumite
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    This website has the option to list cars by high drivers seat - and other useful things.


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  • photome
    photome Posts: 16,636 Forumite
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    Sizuiki Vitara or Seat Ateca, both reliable and not to big…the Vitara will be cheaper than the Ateca and the Seat is a Vw in disguise 
  • 400ixl
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    Hyundai Kona might fit the bill or the Tucson if you want something a bit bigger.
  • LightFlare
    LightFlare Posts: 1,417 Forumite
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    I would suggest visiting one of the many car supermarkets that are around and do some tyre kicking etc as they generally have a wide range of makes and models. See what tickles your fancy

     Not sure I would necessarily hand over any money prior to some hard research though 
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