Hi Stephen,

Well, it depends entirely on what you need. Big or small? Hatchback or SUV? Coupe or saloon? The easy answer, as ever, is ‘get a Golf…’ You do have some other options, of course. That budget would buy you a brand new Fiat 500, for instance, and if you’re looking for something small but stylish and frugal, it’s tough to beat. Reliable too. Something bigger and more family-friendly? How about a Skoda Yeti? Funky looks, roomy cabin, reliable and nice to drive. Your budget will get you a 2014 model. You might even just about squeeze a 2014 BMW 3 Series saloon into that budget, which is a cracking choice, and we even found a 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur for €12,950 if you want to go really nuts...