New Hatchback For My Mum

[DaveyBoyWonder]

My mum is after a new car to replace her ancient Focus which has finally succumb to rust, dead power steering and other bits and pieces which make no sense in fixing.

So, she's after a new car. No bigger than a Focus and she's banging on about a 10k Fiesta but I've told her to save her money (she'll be buying it cash) and get something a little older and much cheaper - about the £4k ballpark. The car is primarily used for her cleaning business so as long as its got a half decent sized boot for a hoover etc she's fine. She has zero interest in cars - they're simply a tool so she'll be happy with some boggo standard thing as long as its big enough and reliable. Now this is the polar opposite to the type of car buying I usually do so I'm kind of open to suggestions. I've seen a few nice looking 10 year old Fiestas etc for what looks like good money with 60>80k miles on them and my parents being long term Ford owners, I think they'd be pretty happy going for something like that.

So, other suggestions? The last thing I want to do is suggest something which ends up being an unreliabel sh*t heap

[PistonBroker]

I'd be going for a Jazz personally - more practical than a Fiesta with the way the back seat base folds up, seats fold flat etc.

Mum's on her 4th or 5th now I think.

But I doubt a Fiesta would be the wrong choice. Especially if that's the brand she's used to.

[anonymous-user]

Honda Jazz, Kia Venga, Hyundai iX20, Skoda Roomster, all cheap and reliable with plenty of space

[mike9009]

Nissan Note too.

We have had ours for nine years or so. Only needed servicing and a new battery last year.

Boring but heartily recommend.

[Belle427]

Honda jazz is a great little car, my parents have had them for years.
I'd buy one myself if they did a model with a bit more poke, they are fine for the oldies though!

[ZX10R NIN]

Let her spend her money & get herself something nice, I'd say get her to look at the Kia Rio First edition:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104151...

Rio 3

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101208...

B Max Titanium X

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101087...

Fiesta Titanium X

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104111...