We'd recommend upgrading to the SE trim for its alloy wheels, parking sensors and DAB radio.The Suzuki Ignis is a quirky urban runaround with distinctive looks, a cleverly packaged interior and an economical 1.2-litre petrol engine. Apparently.Like the very similar Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo, the Peugoet 108 is a characterful city car that offers excellent value for money.

The black bumpers, 14-inch steel wheels and a heater in lieu of air conditioning all hark back to the 80s or 90s.And if you want to relive the 80s or 90s dream in a Citroen, may we suggest buying a ZX or Xsara?

Even at £9,495, the entry-level Explore trim is best avoided, so we’d upgrade to the £11,395 Excite or £12,795 Exclusive.Both models undercut the cheapest Ford Fiesta and you get a seven-year warranty as part of the deal.Hyundai was one of the companies to gain the most out of the original ‘scrappage’ scheme of 2009, with many motorists ‘trading up’ to an i10. Spacious, economical and fun to drive, even the base-model Citigo is all the car you really need.Forget about MG as a manufacturer of sports cars or rehashed Rovers; today it's a Chinese budget brand. The MG3 is its most affordable model, and it's actually pretty good. Not bad for an additional £250.Britain’s cheapest estate car has a 573-litre boot and an £8,495 price tag. You don't get much in the way of standard equipment for the kind of money, but even the entry-level Polo S is a good little car.There's a new Vauxhall Corsa now on sale, with prices starting at £15,550. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find the basic Access trim, complete with 14-inch steel wheels and a £9,695 price tag.There’s no air conditioning, but you do get a… multi-speed heater fan.We like the MG3, even if the nod to the brand’s heritage feels a bit disingenuous.

Set your expectations as low as the Sandero’s starting price and you’ll be amazed at how much better it is than that. Dacia make a big thing about their no-frills philosophy, so it’s no surprise to find that the Sandero hatchback – specifically, the 1.0-litre, 75 horsepower Access model – is the cheapest car on sale in Britain, with a basic price of just £4,320. It's not all bad, though - it's cheap to run, there are some great finance deals to be had and it's surprisingly practical.Deciding between the Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 108 comes down to personal preference. Peugeot does a version with a full-length retractable cloth roof too, called Top, which is near enough a convertible – great for the summer months, without compromising boot space.If you want as much physical car as possible for your money, the MG ZS is a very good choice. It's not very practical and there are better value options out there, but it's still a very stylish car for the cash. So much so that it's now being axed. The Sandero arrived in the UK with a headline-grabbing £5,995 price tag, helping the Dacia to corner the budget end of the market. There's even an electric version with a range of 163 miles available for £21,995. It’s the car we’d like to hire when in Rome. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories,Letter addressed to White House found to contain lethal poison,Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie share incredible photos of Prince Charles' christening,Amanda Holden's thigh-split BGT mini dress makes jaws drop,Arsenal 2-1 West Ham: Nketiah edges Gunners to victory,Rolls-Royce set to tap investors for £2.5bn as shares near 16-year low,Why PS5 pre-orderers should get this LG OLED TV to complete the next-gen experience,Want to get big arms and improve grip? The cheapest new car in the UK, it’s far from the tin box you might expect it to be. It's very versatile, with clever 'magic seats' and easy access. Standard equipment for the entry-level SE model includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and a seven-inch touchscreen radio. It’s electric, which makes it as current as a Sam Fender song, and prices start at £6,690.Note: you need to consider the cost of battery hire, which starts at £45 a month.Discover the all new Echo Show from Amazon.Surface Studio, Surface Laptop, Surface Pro: what's the difference?Introducing an immersive experience with Echo Buds. It's great to drive and you get loads of equipment for your money. It's reliable, and its 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine is very economical.The Kia Picanto is one of the easiest small cars to recommend thanks to its spacious interior, generous equipment levels and lengthy warranty.