Did you get charged a card processing fee for using the card? Something for Karen to watch out for, sometimes happens on high value items.

My previous car was a '92 Peugeot 306, which lasted to 16 years and 110,000 miles until the cambelt went and wrecked the engine. Replaced it with a Focus which I've been happy with.

If reliability is really important Toyota is probably the best bet. These days all parts are global if your car is popular. Labour costs tend to dwarf parts costs anyway.

Most cars will give somewhere near 30mpg; eco-diesels 40+. Was speaking to a Prius owner recently who's really pleased with his, it manages 50mpg.

Magic equipment - rear parking sensors? Satnav?