Are you looking for a good executive car?

An executive car is a saloon car that's ideal for taking you and your colleagues, and maybe some samples in the boot, wherever you need to go.

But perhaps most importantly, it's a projection of the driver's status.

It's important to make an informed decision when it comes to buying an exec car - and €40,000 doesn't go as far as you might think.

With that in mind, our motoring expert Michael Sheridan thinks it's better to spend your money on something from a mainstream manufacturer and add to it.

Here are Michael's picks for the best executive cars you can buy for under 40K:

• Skoda Superb
• Ford Mondeo
• Mazda 6
• Alfa Romeo Giulia
• Mercedes C Class
• BMW 3 Series
• Audi A3

To catch the full chat press the play button on the image on the top of the screen