You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a great first car. The Dacia Sandero is ample proof of that, with prices starting from less than £12,000. Even by used car standards, that’s a bargain, never mind when it comes to new cars. The Citroen C3 is also well-priced, with a bargain model for those who can do without air-con, and another version with cooled air still available for under £15,000. Even the Ford Fiesta offers a value-priced entry-level Trend version, proving that first cars need not be expensive to buy.