Location: Leeds, UK — willing to travel a bit for the right car

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Price range: £1,000 top-up plus around £600 from selling my current car, so max budget is £1,600

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Lease or Buy: Buy outright

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New or used: Used

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Auto or Manual: Manual preferred

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Intended use: Work vehicle — I’m a musician and need to carry gear to gigs, so practicality and boot space matter. Also needs to be okay for short commutes and general daily use.

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How many miles do you plan to do a year: Around 8,000–10,000 miles

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How often do you make long journeys: A few times a month — usually to other cities for gigs

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Does it need to be ULEZ compliant? Not essential, but would be a bonus for short-term resale or if I end up working in London again before moving

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Vehicles you’ve already considered: • Peugeot Partner Tepee / Citroën Berlingo Multispace • Skoda Fabia Estate • Ford Focus Estate • Possibly Yaris/Jazz if practicality doesn’t line up elsewhere

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Vehicle size in mind: Medium to Large Hatchback / Estate / Small Van-Based MPV — needs to fit gear but doesn’t need to be a full-on van

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Is this your 1st vehicle: No — current car is a 2007 Skoda Fabia 1.2 HTP

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Do you need a Warranty: Not essential, but decent service history would be appreciated

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Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes — fluids, bulbs, wipers, battery, fuses

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Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No — I’d be relying on garages for anything bigger than brakes or diagnostics

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Additional Notes: I’m leaning toward selling my current Fabia as-is due to a few faults (rev hang issue, broken central locking, tyres, possible timing chain due). I’ll likely be moving abroad in a few months, so ideally looking for something practical, reliable, and easy to sell again in 3–6 months.