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Family - Skoda Octavia

Skoda’s Octavia is a superb all-round family car

skoda octavia

Another model which has excelled in Driver Power – it was our overall winner last year – Skoda’s Octavia is a superb all-round family car. The choice of used models available at our £7,500 limit is eye-opening. We found everything from a 2008 one-owner 85,000-mile hot vRS to dependable 20,000-mile 1.6 petrol versions from the same year – all within budget.

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Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Polo

RRP £14,480Avg. savings £2,073 off RRP*Used from £8,990
Renault Clio

Renault Clio

RRP £16,160Avg. savings £3,374 off RRP*Used from £7,295
Audi A3

Audi A3

RRP £26,295Avg. savings £4,213 off RRP*Used from £10,970
Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

RRP £24,625Avg. savings £2,546 off RRP*Used from £10,695
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
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