This is going to sound ridiculous but I'm about to buy my first car and I'm not even sure what the best way of doing this is! I'm mid-40s, been driving since I was 17 but inherited my car 19 years ago and carried on running it ever since.
What's the best way of buying? I won't have enough saved up to buy outright, but will have £160 a month soon as I've almost repaid my student loan. What are the pitfalls to avoid?
I'd want a small family car - current car is a Fiesta which is the perfect size for us (two adults, one child). Annual mileage is low.