For the last 4 1/2 years I’ve been using Mum’s car which has generally been fine, we don’t often need it at the same time. However with the office move to Gatwick looming I’m going to need to have a car all day every day to get to work.

I knew this day would come, so I’ve been saving up like a good boy for about a year, which has allowed me to spend a reasonable amount on a car only 7 months old.

I’ve got a 05-reg Vauxhall Astra SXi, 1.6 16v. It’s a fairly top-end model for an excellent price, which is very good. I’m really pleased – it’s done about 150 miles in just under a week :p