Choosing the right car
Buying your first car - what do you need to think about? Is it just image or what you can afford? Other important factors to consider are:
Newer vehicles
On average those made since 1990, tend to give better protection to the driver and passengers, and so reduce the risk of being killed or injured in a crash.
Automatic vs manual
Automatics can be easier to drive and so reduce the workload on a driver, giving you more time to concentrate on the road and scan for the unexpected things that pop up.