How to choose your perfect car | Top10s

Buying a new car is a serious process - after a house, it’s the biggest purchase that most of us will ever make. As a result, there’s plenty of questions you’ll need to ask yourself before you start your search. How much space do I need? Will it be cheap to run? Which fuel works best for me? I talk you through ten of the most important things to consider when buying a new car - cutting through the jargon so that when you finally decide to place an order, you can be confident you’ve made the right decision!

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[mikyyy]

finally someone explained 4/5 door thing...thanks for that

[strofikornego]

"Buying the car is the second most important purchase after the house" - We are not in 1990s - nobody can afford to buy a house in UK.

[simonchow]

choosing a perfect car equals choosing a perfect wife. mission impossible

[MrSurojuSoori]

Such a sensible video, I really appreciate you explaining the nitty gritties. I was waiting all along somebody to explain the differences, and bang on, you did it :) only person I have ever seen in Car industry.

[christill]

I have a 5 door small hatch and very rarely use the back seats to carry people. But I still wouldn't buy a 3 door car because the rear doors make it so much easier to put luggage in the back if you need to. I guess the doors are also a bit shorter with a 5 door which would make it easier to get in and out in tight spaces.

[GamerKyren]

i think you should do a begginers guide for begginer drivers like wat engine to get wat type of car etc

[addieroxrev]

Easy...

Lot of town driving and start/stops: Small petrol car (1L upto 1.6L)

Lot of motorway driving and long distance: A saloon diesel car (1.6L and up)

[MrRandomname]

my perfect car is something i can't afford

[AristotelisMitsiou]

So just to get this door thing straight: basically if the glass moves along with the boot then it's got an extra door. If the glass stays where it is while you open the boot then it doesn't count as a door. Right?

[millipekmez]

in my country there are only 2 steps:
1-do you have enough money to buy a bmw? then buy a bmw
2-if you dont have enough money to buy a bmw then buy a vw.

grinds my gears...

[davidhayes]

My favourite vehicle for being in town (even in London) is a Peugeot Boxer VAN MWB H2 with blackened windows and a few seats. It is fast enough, people see you (so don't hit you when they are on their mobiles) and give you space. The seats are magic and the view of the road and traffic is great. The idea that the smaller the vehicle, the better it is in cities is a myth. Modern Vans are great to drive in towns, on motorways .... everywhere. It holds masses, has decent economy and cost me very little.

[emchimucha]

1- 3 series
2- insignia
3-golf comfortline

[miloslogic]

I'm just waiting for the day when carwow is going to upload a video of "how to drive your car properly". lol

[lavayuki]

For me, It was automatic, black colour and it's just me driving for short city journeys and my milage us very low, so I picked a Toyota Yaris Hybrid. As a 25 year old new driver, insurance was the most important, so I had to limit my spectrum to small engines and only certain brands.

[JonChenTS]

Glad I saw this video, before this, I only liked a car for its badge and how fast it goes (0-60 time, top speed etc)

[cyrupsauge]

Here in Australia the Auris is called the Corolla

[Gochsener]

important question would have been buying used or new (you dont want ppl to buy used bc you dont make money from it) and leasing vs. buying, but you made a seperate video about that recently I think.

[davidhayes]

Petrols engines have become so efficient and clever, that although they can't match diesels thermodynamic efficiency, they are amazing on smaller cars. 1 litre engines with 115 PS 1.4 litres with 150PS amazing andeconomical. Petrols now have decent residual values and will last 150K with no problem. When I was a kid, cars rusted out in 5 to 6 years (74 - 77) a 2 litre ordinary engine produced about 100PS and they broke down all down.Cars are great pity I am

[StephenButlerOne]

Being a long time estate fan the insignia looks very nice. Though being an owner of a GTC that was given a new astra by the insurance the other week, i would stay clear. It was a real let down, materials was poor and the much Lorded handling was poor compared to my gtc.

I'll be returning to an estate at the end of my lease. Missing back doors and a big load lugger.

Seriously considering a rav4 hydrid, the engine had a good mix of power and efficacy. But more than likely go for my last estate, given they are a dying breed.

[star_man]

Don't buy a modern car if you want to park it in a single garage and be able to get out of it.