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Hello UPites I am looking for some help.
I am currently buying a car for my Mother which will be her run-around until she can't drive anymore. We have looked at a number of cars; Mini, Fiat 500, Me and today (at my instigation) the UP.
I have been browsing this forum for a while and tbh if I didn't need more space for work I would buy an UP for myself. I am conscious that I don't want her to end up in the car I want
So first of all I went with her to Alan Day on the north circular. All the other showrooms we have been to the staff where friendly and helpful. Not so in Alan Day. Fairly unhelpful when we went in and then when I asked if they had used as well (I always like to know what's about even when my intention is to buy new) we were handed off to the used sales guy and told by the first guy that the demonstrator wasn't available for people trying for used purchases? seriously WTF? Maybe that is common practice but he was pretty rude.
So first thing. If I buy her an UP it won't be from Alan Day, but I'd be grateful if anyone has any experience of City over in Collindale to share? or any other showroom in North London to recommend?
Then getting onto the car itself. Do any of the erm, more senior
owners have any issues with getting in and out? My Mother is in good shape but sometimes has issues with her hip ... I know this is all getting a bit specific! but if this forum isn't the right place to ask, where is?
Lastly a general one to all. I am trying to keep the price below £11K. If anyone has views about the best model and spec in that price range I'd be interested to hear. I'm also interested in the extras people bought (manufacturer) those that people wish they hadn't (key fob seems to be the only one there is wide spread agreement on) and more importantly ones that they are glad on a daily basis they have.
Thanks in advance
O&U
I am currently buying a car for my Mother which will be her run-around until she can't drive anymore. We have looked at a number of cars; Mini, Fiat 500, Me and today (at my instigation) the UP.
I have been browsing this forum for a while and tbh if I didn't need more space for work I would buy an UP for myself. I am conscious that I don't want her to end up in the car I want

So first of all I went with her to Alan Day on the north circular. All the other showrooms we have been to the staff where friendly and helpful. Not so in Alan Day. Fairly unhelpful when we went in and then when I asked if they had used as well (I always like to know what's about even when my intention is to buy new) we were handed off to the used sales guy and told by the first guy that the demonstrator wasn't available for people trying for used purchases? seriously WTF? Maybe that is common practice but he was pretty rude.
So first thing. If I buy her an UP it won't be from Alan Day, but I'd be grateful if anyone has any experience of City over in Collindale to share? or any other showroom in North London to recommend?
Then getting onto the car itself. Do any of the erm, more senior

Lastly a general one to all. I am trying to keep the price below £11K. If anyone has views about the best model and spec in that price range I'd be interested to hear. I'm also interested in the extras people bought (manufacturer) those that people wish they hadn't (key fob seems to be the only one there is wide spread agreement on) and more importantly ones that they are glad on a daily basis they have.
Thanks in advance
O&U