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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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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

RRP £29,840Avg. savings £4,628 off RRP*Used from £13,300
Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage

RRP £28,085Avg. savings £3,089 off RRP*Used from £13,290
Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

RRP £25,860Avg. savings £2,514 off RRP*Used from £8,995
Omoda 5

Omoda 5

RRP £24,040Avg. savings £1,535 off RRP*
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
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