It feels as though budgets have never been tighter here in the UK. With the cost of living continuing to rise, making sure that you get the best possible deal when buying a new car remains vital. 

Here at V12 Sports and Classics, we’ve got a great range of cars that will get you on the road for less. Let’s check them out. 

Ford Focus

How can you not like the Ford Focus? It’s a model which is synonymous with great value motoring and here at V12 Sports and Classics, we’ve got plenty to choose from. Why has the Focus proven so popular over the years? Well, even from the iconic first generation car it has remained great to drive while offering the space that families want. 

As well as being practical, the Focus is equipped with a great variety of engines including petrol, diesel and mild-hybrids. You can find a decent example with average miles for around £10,000, making it a very good option when it comes to value. 

Skoda Octavia

But if there’s one brand which values practicality above all else, it’s Skoda. The Czech brand has undergone a big transformation in the last decade, but one model which has remained consistent throughout that time is the Octavia. With both saloon and estate variants on offer, the Octavia has always punched well above its weight in terms of spaciousness. 

In fact, the Octavia’s boot is usually similar in size to those from cars in the size class above. Need more room from your value-focused car? The Octavia could be the model for you. 

Mazda3

Mazda might not command the headlines quite like some of its German rivals, but in cars like the Mazda3, you can see that this brand is well worth considering. Smart design meets solid build quality to make a car which does actually feel quite special, despite meeting out value-focused criteria. 

In fact, you can find a low-mileage example of the Mazda3 on V12 Sports and Classics today for under £9,000 and it’ll come with an efficient mild-hybrid engine, too. 

Ford Puma

If the Focus feels a little too sedate, then why not try the Puma? Routinely one of the best-selling cars each month, the Puma packs a lot into a small package. For what is a compact vehicle, this Ford manages to deliver a lot of space. It’s ideal for around-town driving, yet its reasonably punchy engine choices mean it’s still very useful on the motorway. 

Around £14,000 will get you a very smart Puma here at V12 Sports and Classics, and while getting a good-value car you’ll also find yourself in a great-driving crossover. 

Skoda Kamiq

In a similar vein to the Focus and Puma, if you don’t fancy the larger Skoda Octavia but want something that is still relatively spacious, then the Kamiq could be right on the money. It’s the smallest SUV in Skoda’s range, but thanks to its boxy design it’s able to offer plenty of legroom and headroom to all of those on board. 

It’s also impressively good value; versions with average mileage here at V12 Sports and Classics can be found for around £10,500. 

Hyundai Tucson

Finally, we have the ever-popular Hyundai Tucson. If you’re after something larger, then it’s a fine choice and with plenty of storage inside, it’s great for those who need a lot of room. As well as being well equipped, the Tucson is also pretty efficient.

Despite getting all of the toys you could want, the Tucson doesn’t break the bank and you’ll find good examples available here at V12 Sports and Classics for around £12,000, while lower-mileage versions come in under that £20,000 barrier.