Best first cars pictures
The chic Peugeot 208 is the best small Peugeot for years
It’s good to drive and there’s a wide range of efficient engines
Peugeot’s Just Add Fuel deal includes car finance repayments, insurance and servicing - great for young drivers
The Citroen C1 can be bought at a bargain price
You can also take advantage of a 'Simply Drive' scheme to account for road tax, servicing and insurance
There are conditions to meet in order to qualify, but it makes the C1 a very affordable proposition
The Volkswagen Polo is one of the most desirable cars on our list
It’s well built and a range of engines means there’s something to suit all needs
It’s also very comfortable, although you don’t get as much equipment for your pound
The Ford Fiesta is Britain’s best-selling car, and is superb fun to drive
Dealers are usually willing to discount, so bargains are out there - if you ask
However, the interior is looking dated and the boot is quite small
The Skoda Citigo is safe and very easy to drive
It’s also good fun and has some cheeky looks - especially in some of the more sporty trims
It’s well built and practical inside too
The Hyundai i10 is affordable to buy and very well equipped
And with a five year, unlimited mileage warranty, there’s peace of mind for owners
There’s a surprising amount of space in the back, and as it’s a five-door only car, it’s easy to live with
The MINI might be the most expensive car here, but it’s also has the most upmarket image
Entry-level models are cheap to run, but whatever one you choose, it’ll feel well built
Buyers love the retro-themed interior, but there’s not much space in the back or boot
The striking Toyota Aygo makes a bold visual statement and can be extensively customised
It’s good to drive and its small three-cylinder engine is economical
It’s another model to have a five year warranty, although limited to 100,000 miles
The quirky Renault Twingo is very stylish and can be customised an a variety of ways
The rear-engined layout means there’s plenty of space for driver and three passengers
...and it’s nimble and has a tight turning circle as a result
The Vauxhall Adam is based on the Corsa, but looks far more funky
It’s another model that can be customised, in a similar way to the MINI and Fiat 500
It has a small boot and isn’t much fun to drive though
