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Family - Skoda Octavia

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

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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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Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage

RRP £28,065Avg. savings £3,266 off RRP*Used from £13,200
Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

RRP £25,235Avg. savings £2,502 off RRP*Used from £11,800
MG MG4

MG MG4

RRP £27,005Avg. savings £9,511 off RRP*Used from £10,295
Dacia Spring

Dacia Spring

RRP £14,995Avg. savings £4,636 off RRP*
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
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