What's the best short-mileage commuter car?

I need something for traveling 15 miles a day to and back from work, but I am fussy and want something that is cheap to run, insure and maintain yet has comforts like air con, a decent stereo and a heated drivers seat. Also it must have enough grunt for overtaking on country roads when I get stuck behind someone trundling at 30mph! £15k budget and must be under 5 years old.

Asked on 6 September 2023 by Mr Magnus Evershed

Answered by Andrew Brady

Are you able to charge a car at home? If so, an electric car like the Vauxhall Corsa-e could be ideal. It will be cheap to run, have more than enough range for your commute and plenty of poke for overtaking. Otherwise, a small petrol car like the Ford Fiesta would be a good choice.

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