Cars that make sense once purchase price, insurance, repair costs, fuel and day-to-day use are considered together.
What Makes a Good Car If You Only Drive a Few Miles Each Year?Why low-mileage drivers should pay attention to fixed costs, battery health and short-trip suitability rather than mpg alone.What Should You Look for in a Car If You Have a Dog?Boot shape, loading height, ventilation and easy-clean trim: the practical details that matter more than quoted luggage litres.What Should You Look for in a Car for a 50-Mile Daily Commute?How to choose a car for substantial commuting by balancing comfort, wear items, economy and the mileage you will really cover.Should You Buy the Newest Car You Can Afford?Why spending the entire budget on the purchase can leave no room for tyres, maintenance, insurance or an early repair.Is the Smallest Engine Always the Cheapest Car to Own?Why less engine size does not automatically produce the lowest total cost once real driving and insurance are considered.Should You Buy a Diesel If Most Journeys Are Short?Why frequent short journeys can make a diesel a bad fit even when its official fuel economy figure looks attractive.