Boring spec me

Skilid · 23 Feb 2020 at 10:34

My other half will soon be needing a car. She is not a very confident driver and hasn’t driven for a while, so initially we were going to get some thing cheap and cheerful. This is usually fairly easy, however she can only drive automatic. An EV would be perfect for her needs, but they’re just too expensive, even used.

So we need something small, easy to drive/park, automatic, reliable and cheap. Budget will be around £2-3k. The VW up would have been perfect, but alas they’re only manual.

Help is appreciated.

Nasher · 23 Feb 2020 at 10:40

Toyota Yaris comes in automatic.

Temujin · 23 Feb 2020 at 11:04

Aye, I would suggest a Yaris or maybe a Suzuki Swift or Nissan Micra.

Dis86 · 23 Feb 2020 at 19:59

I'd also suggest some driving lessons.

ThestigGT999 · 23 Feb 2020 at 20:18

after a quick search on AutoTrader

Honda Jazz
Mitsubishi Colt
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Yaris
Peugeot 107
Hyundai Getz
Nissan Micra
Vauxhall Corsa
Vauxhall Agila
KIA Picanto
Volkswagen Polo
Ford Fiesta

Skilid · 23 Feb 2020 at 21:30

Thanks for the suggestions. Yaris is probably a good shout.

She is planning on taking a refresher lesson or two to help her confidence.

M1k3H · 23 Feb 2020 at 21:41

The VW Up comes in an auto, although they are very rare. It is also the ASG which is a single clutch automated manual. In your price range I'd also recommend the Yaris or any other Japanese/South Korean equivalent.

Uncle_Gravy · 23 Feb 2020 at 21:42

I've never seen an auto up!

Ah, it's for the non turbo engines, Shame.

Skilid · 24 Feb 2020 at 12:27

Most autos in this price/size range will be a single clutch automated jobby unfortunately

ShiWarrior · 24 Feb 2020 at 13:42

Seat ibiza?

Mark1989 · 24 Feb 2020 at 15:12

Civic as well perhaps,

wesley · 24 Feb 2020 at 15:15

There are few Skoda citigo auto. Have a look at them.

Had them for 2 weeks when my car went in for a new engine.

Absolutely loved the cigito

PiKe · 24 Feb 2020 at 15:16

Smart ForTwo? 2.5k on autotrader in auto.