This should really be in Motoring......

[Bathsheba]

but i might get confuddled by technical stuff, so basically- i'm after a recommendation for a hatchback. My 21 year old Micra has finally had it, and i have been allowed between 3-4K to replace it. Doesn't necessarily have to be a Micra, but it has to be an Auto. Thanks x

[Bathsheba]

Thanks Doc- i like the Tottington one too- and it's not silver, which is a bonus ;)

I'm liking Parrafin's Fiat suggestion though...i will get Sgt Troy to have a look when he gets home.

Doc- i wonder if any Southerners on here will believe the address of our local Fiat dealer- Bottom O'Th'Moor ? ;-) xx

[paraffin]

Hi again, Bath:

Just out of interest, and now for your info, I've had a look on the official Fiat site which gives a price of �5995. However, the ad which brought me attention to this was in the Sunday Express 2 days ago (I've still got it) and it mentions "Government incentive" of �1000, followed by "Offer price" �4995.

The small print refers to the ongoing Government scrappage scheme and contains other conditions.

Hope this helps.

[Bathsheba]

Hi again paraffin- i'm just looking at what i printed off after your reply earlier...it says OTR �7095, Government Incentive
�1000, Fiat Ecoplus Bonus �1,100, Offer Price �4995.

Just been looking at a topic in Motoring about "scrappage"- fab word, ain't it? ;-) xxx

[stompe]

Fiat stands for Fix It Again Tony !{:)

[paraffin]

Bath:

Yes, that's it.

stompe: Don't be naughty, the Panda's one of the few Fiats which has a very good reputation, unlike the majority of the range I'll grant you.