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Which small car for infrequent use?
Can you recommend the best car for infrequent use? I currently own a 2010 1.6 SEAT Leon, but as I now bus it to work I don't need a diesel engine and it's gathering dust in the driveway weekdays. I just need something for pottering around at the weekend and any holidays. I'm thinking Nissan Micra, Hyundai i10/i20, Ford Fiesta. Don't need a huge car as there's only two of us. Not looking for something massively pricey, but with trade-in perhaps a 151 or 161 model.
Stephen Ridgeway (Dublin)Oct 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Expert answer
Hi Stephen,
The best car for this job sounds to me like a Toyota Yaris. No, it’s not exciting, nor is it thrilling to drive, but it’s among the most reliable cars you can buy. Being as regular use is what keeps a car reliable (along with proper servicing) you’ll want to maximise reliability considering that the car will be left sitting for long periods.
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor @neilmbriscoe