Kia Rio

The perennial question of affordable wheels for new drivers came up in conversation with a dealer. He rates the 2011-on Kia Rio thanks to insurance from Group 1 and piggy-bank running costs. A 1.25-litre petrol car from 2012 with 55,000 miles and air-con looks keen at £4000. It’s good to drive, too, and there are no issues to fret over with this first step on the motoring ladder.