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Seems budget does not allow, sadly. I'm looking at a £4k max spend, to include a peace-of-mind session at the local garage
jackbepablo-
Considered just renting when you really need? Might work out better, once you factor in insurance, running costs, potential issues. Cars are expensive and can be costly, especially when spending lower amounts and potential for things going wrong js increased.
But you could get a Volvo v70 for that money. If 4k is max I'd suggest spending 3 and putting 1 in the bank as insurance for when something needs fixing, it will.
If you know a bit about cars or have a mate that does, buy private, you can get a lot more for your money, but you take then risk also. Otherwise a dealer gives you recourse but you're paying extra for that warranty. So you could self warranty by saving the cash and putting it in the bank as insurance.
skinny
No, but buying privately can be a painful and time consuming process. There are a lot of cars out there which are not worth viewing, but often you only find that out after wasting time travelling to view.
If budget allows, I would suggest a car supermarket. They have their own hazards, but you get to see a large number of cars in one location, and as they are nearly all ex fleet, they have generally been maintained to an acceptable standard.