If you're a young driver on a limited budget and dealing with high insurance costs, how do you go about buying a starter car?

Parents inevitably want their children to have a safe and reliable car, but new cars cost a lot - so what are the options?

Our motoring expert Michael Sheridan is advising people to spend their money wisely.

He says a starter car is going to be on the smaller side and that, instead of choosing diesel, drivers should instead opt for a one litre petrol engine.

It's also important to invest in good tyres and a new battery, but the biggest thing to remember is to make sure the car you choose is a popular one with critics.

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