UK car buying: expert tips on what to pick for your budget

Motoring insiders tell us which models to choose, based on price, reliability, running costs and more

If you are one of those people who views the prospect of buying a car with a mixture of fear and resentment, then help is at hand. This week, Guardian Money has been asking some of the UK’s car experts which vehicle they would buy for themselves if they were spending their own money.

The UK’s cheapest brand-new cars include the Dacia Sandero, the MG3, the Kia Picanto and the Citroën C3, all of which can be picked up for a shade under £14,000. With this in mind, we asked our experts what they would buy with a £14,000 budget. Would they opt for one of those four, a different make, or a better-value used option?

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Jannarelly Floats The Idea Of An Electric Design-X1 Roadster

With 2017 now drawn to a close, automakers around the world, big and small, are looking towards the new year ahead. That includes Jannarelly, which is floating the idea of an electric version of its Design-1 roadster. The Jannarelly Design-1 is the work of the same Anthony Jannarelly who designed the Lykan Hypersport and Fenyr Supersport for W Motors (among other projects ). The minimalist sports car draws inspiration from classic roadsters, powered by a 3.5-liter V6 mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The project dubbed the Design-X1, however, would do away with the internal-combustion engine in favor of an electric powertrain of undisclosed specifications. The version pictured – in a neon tint akin to the new Aston Martin Vantage's with a red grille frame and grey stripes – also features a single-seat cockpit, with the rest of the cabin covered by more bodywork. At this point, Jannarelly and company are gauging public opinion to see whether they should proceed ...

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