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Best small car for elderly lady

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  • 05-04-2016 10:31am
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    Baby01032012
    Registered Users Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭


    Hello,

    I'm currently searching for a small car for my 81 yr old mum. She drives an 14 yr old Honda civic. However would like a new or newer and smaller car. She drives only around the local area, but being able to drive means the world to her. She finds her current car a bit too big to manage in terms of parking etc.

    Any make or model suggestions or experiences most welcome.

    Thank you


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    GustavoFring
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    Skoda Fabia? Good choice of engines and autos available. Also can get factory parking sensors and all that to make life easier.


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    Bigus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,940 ✭✭✭Bigus


    Vw up /seat Mii / skoda citigo, in auto , 3 names same car , nice high seating position .


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    CJhaughey
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    Honda Jazz, available in Auto and a nice economical engine.


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    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,699 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Another vote for Honda Jazz. Similar layout but more compact and practically bullet proof. Must be one of the most reliable cars on the road.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Yup, Jazz is reckoned to be most reliable car and with auto box driving it is a breeze
    http://www.reliabilityindex.com/top-100


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    colm_mcm
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    Yaris hybrid.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,179 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    The Jazz these days is probably as big as a 14 Civic. I'd look at the Kia Picanto or Hyundai i10, both are compact and have long warranties.


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    Gael23
    Registered Users Posts: 12,094 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    Nissan Micra would be appealing to someone like her also. You don't mention budget but if she's buying new scrappage deals are something to think about


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,427 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Oulwans traditionally love Micras alright.
    Less so these days though. Others do it better now.


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    H.E. Pennypacker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 844 ✭✭✭H.E. Pennypacker


    I know a couple of elderly people with Hyundai I10s and who are very happy with them in terms of size and driving. One has an automatic I10 which isn't at all bad to drive - its a proper torque converter automatic. Seats are a bit flat but it feels more spacious inside than you'd expect.


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