Five great used family cars for under £10,000
When you think what the modern mainstream car offers in terms of comfort, refinement, equipment, safety and efficiency, they’re terrific value. However, if new cars offer a lot for the money, used and nearly new cars are even more of a steal. Even the premium brands can’t escape the ravages of depreciation, so if you buy a German car that’s a year or two old, you’ll be getting a car that’s still as good as new but you’ll be getting a hefty discount on it. But if you’re a bargain seeker your best bet is to avoid buying German because of the premium you pay. Japanese and Korean cars tend to be more reliable and cheaper to buy while French and Italian brands are usually cheaper still, but often not as dependable. For less than £10,000 you’ve got your pick of great family cars, whether you want a crossover, an estate, a hatchback or an MPV. And if you don’t believe us, here’s the proof.