A quick search on the motabilty website seems to offer a relatively small selection in Auto SUV’s under £1000 – basically you have the Suzuki Vitara, Vauxhall Grandland X, Renault Kadjar, Skoda Karoq and Mercedes GLA with multiple trims. With a potential list that relatively short it’s probably worth spending most of a day and have a pop around to look at them in person – you will probably quickly dismiss a couple for personal reasons then you’ll have a more manageable shortlist which you can then ask for personal opinions on…
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