'They aren’t sexy, but they are pretty bulletproof in terms of reliability'

The Car Clinic Our readers get expert answers. Paddy Comyn AS THE FACE of DoneDeal Cars and with 25 years’ experience in the industry, Paddy Comyn is ‘the’ car guy to everyone in his life and is now widening out that role to you, The Journal readers. In his Car Clinic series, he will answer all your motoring questions and queries. Have one? Send it to with the subject line CAR CLINIC to motoring@thejournal.ie – we will publish all answers on Mondays on The Journal. (Your questions will be anonymised.) Please let Paddy know what your budget is if you’re asking about your next big purchase. Here’s this week’s question: Hi Paddy. I’m looking for a small (new or up to 5-year-old) 5-door car, approx. 1.0 litre engine size that is reliable, economical on petrol, inexpensive to repair and service