A small, reliable car for a single mum

I'm a single mum and I need a new, not too small car to fit 2 teens with instruments.

Fear reliability of low budget models - any suggestions? What should I avoid?

Test drove the Mazda2 - a beautiful car - but it was very heavy on power steering with a slight 'hissing' sound on reversing. Any ideas?

Asked on 24 April 2012 by flossiejane

Answered by Honest John

Mazda2s are smashing little cars but if the PAS is very heavy there is something wrong with it, probably PAS pump or rack.

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Dear Honest John,

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