My dad's Clio Sport 172 was turned into a coffee table by a Sprinter on the A406 a few weeks back.

After a quick go in my vRS he decided he has had enough of cars you have to rev the balls off so wanted to get a Fabia.

Registered December 2005, 23k on the clock, one owner from new. £8995 from a Main Dealer with a years' RFL, full tank of DIEsel, a 12 month warranty and the next service thrown in for free.

Winner. Will phone him on the way home to compare MPG.

Nice car

The A406 North Circular? eeek

Yep the very same North Circ.

Matey in his Van hit the old fella when he was stationary at about 40mph. The Sprinter was a totalled and dumped it's oil and coolant everywhere.

My dad was able to continue driving to work in the Clio, albiet with the rear end highly re-arranged.

Bent the boot floor and both rear quarters and also bent the floor where his seat was mounted.

Car was up for £9495 but I managed to get them down and throw some stuff in, same place I got mine from so they were happy to play ball!

Nice, looks like a good one that. i wish him years of happy motoring.

Looks like a nice car

I went from a Clio to a Fabia too. I'm sure he'll love it

Yeah is well straight. Has a few very very minor chips and a graze on each door mirror on it but will buff out I think.

He's loving the non-stupid driving position - ie pedals not offset and steering wheel not angled like a Transit.

Clio is a bit more of a drivers' car but the Fabia will suit him fine, he thinks!