If you are looking to buy a new or used car, there is now more choice than ever available on the forecourts. You can choose from many different types of car, everything from sporty little numbers to family run arounds to those used in a taxi centre.
The key is to choose the best you can for your money, preferably one with a good brand name that has a history of solid engineering and good performance. Check on the internet if the brand or model is prone to product recalls or faults and make sure that you see the service history of that particular car.
It is tempting to buy that car that really catches your eye, but resist a purchase made on your heart, not on your head. Look at which car represents the best value for money and will last through years of use, not the one which you like the colour of best.
If you do not know much about cars, check if any of your close friends knows a thing or two and let them get their head stuck under the bonnet. It is not fail safe but at least they are likely to pick up on obvious problems.
In short, go for solid performance and durability over good looks, otherwise you will regret your buying decision.
