Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro SE S tronic

With the arrival of an all-new Audi Q3, the previous-generation has become a lot more affordable. You can pick up a five-year old model for around £15,000 but if your budget will stretch to it, then there are four-wheel drive, automatic cars

Jaguar XE 2.0D R-Sport

You won't need anything like £20,000 for a high-specification version of Jaguar’s smallest saloon. It’s more than a match for the BMW 3 Series, thanks to its excellent blend of comfort, power and agility in corners.The rear seats can be a little cramped if you’re taller than average, but there is plenty of room for children. R-Sport cars look the part, thanks to beefier front and rear bumpers, as well as larger alloy wheels.

Mercedes SLC 250d AMG Line

Stylish top-down motoring can be yours this summer, as prices of three- and four-year old Mercedes SLC models dip below £25,000. Many of these cars have covered less than 5,000 miles and all have hard folding tops, which makes the model more secure when parked and cosier when it gets cold.

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro SE S tronic

With the arrival of an all-new Audi Q3, the previous-generation has become a lot more affordable. You can pick up a five-year old model for around £15,000 but if your budget will stretch to it, then there are four-wheel drive, automatic cars available for a small premium. BuyaCar prices for these models currently start at £13,990.

Jaguar XE 2.0D R-Sport

You won't need anything like £20,000 for a high-specification version of Jaguar’s smallest saloon. It’s more than a match for the BMW 3 Series, thanks to its excellent blend of comfort, power and agility in corners.The rear seats can be a little cramped if you’re taller than average, but there is plenty of room for children. R-Sport cars look the part, thanks to beefier front and rear bumpers, as well as larger alloy wheels.

Mercedes SLC 250d AMG Line

Stylish top-down motoring can be yours this summer, as prices of three- and four-year old Mercedes SLC models dip below £25,000. Many of these cars have covered less than 5,000 miles and all have hard folding tops, which makes the model more secure when parked and cosier when it gets cold.