Advice: Buy a car for... £5,000

So you've got five grand to spend on a car, but the range of options seems endless. What do you spend your hard-earned cash on?

We've drawn up a category-by-category list of some of the safest ways to invest your money, whether you're after a city-slicking supermini or a bargain-basement luxury barge. We've given you a choice in each category of two cars: the safe, reliable option to suit anyone, and something for those of you who want something a little bit different. The decision is yours.