Cheapest cars money can buy (not auction - actually work)

[Bennyjames28]

Ok my clutch has gone on my shed at the worse time of the year. I am probably without a car for nearly 2 weeks.

Considering options on what to do. I could rent a car for a few hundred quid and risk them trying to rob me for the 1000 pound insurance excess if they claim it is damaged.

Or I could find a car for 300 to 400 quid and keep it as a back up, this car could be anything, long as it runs. I could also sell it when I am done with it in a few weeks.

Ive tried gumtree, eBay, auto trader. Options seem thin on the ground right now.

Anyone got any out of the box suggestions to keep me mobile until I can get clutch swapped?

[Saleen836]

Have you looked on Facebook Marketplace?

[Pistonheader101]

Is this the avensis?

[Bennyjames28]

Pistonheader101 said:

Is this the avensis?

It is. It's on 95k now and clutch is slipping. Not bad to say I'm 7th owner.

[Pistonheader101]

Bennyjames28 said:

Pistonheader101 said:

Is this the avensis?

It is. It's on 95k now and clutch is slipping. Not bad to say I'm 7th owner.

You should be able to get a clutch sorted for it for c.£400ish - have you tried whocanfixmycar.com

[steve-5snwi]

You would be better off just fixing the Avensis.

[Bennyjames28]

Pistonheader101 said:

You should be able to get a clutch sorted for it for c.£400ish - have you tried whocanfixmycar.com

I've called round loads of places and people. Some dodgy garages quoting 375, most want 550 ISH, main dealer is 625, a friend of a friend is gonna sort it for 380. I know I can trust him.

[Pistonheader101]

Bennyjames28 said:

Pistonheader101 said:

You should be able to get a clutch sorted for it for c.£400ish - have you tried whocanfixmycar.com

I've called round loads of places and people. Some dodgy garages quoting 375, most want 550 ISH, main dealer is 625, a friend of a friend is gonna sort it for 380. I know I can trust him.

Yea go for your trusted mechanic seems like a good choice. Surprised main dealer is relatively competitive only £200ish more!

[anonymous-user]

Dealer worth considering if you intend to keep the car a while yet as the repair might come with some form of guarantee.

[aaron_2000]

Ford Ka is the go to. £150 to £250 will put you in one with at least a few weeks MOT that runs and drives without any real issue.

[LarsG]

Get a cheap moped.

Any car you buy will mean you have to tax it too. Some of the older petrol cars can cost quite a bit

[aaron_2000]

LarsG said:

Get a cheap mped

A cheap moped will be more than a car and considerably worse.