Buying a car is almost always a daunting prospect, due to the heavy financial commitment it entails - and this is no truer or scarier than when it's your very first time. But in addition to the monetary aspect, another source of anguish comes when deciding what car to buy.

This one goes out to all newbie drivers. For those that are eagerly awaiting to take the traffic police practical test and get out there to terrorise other road users with your triangle, you should know that life on the roads without your nagging instructor can be quite different to what you’ve been used to.

Used cars are a tempting option. There’s a wide variety, you can have your pick of discontinued cars that you think are better than their replacements, you’ll be able to actually get a ride without going completely broke…

In a country where a Toyota can cost upwards of $100,000, buyers often question the need to buy a brand new car or will a used one be just as good? Our writer explores the pros and cons of buying new and used.