Last month’s rush on new 57 number plates is beginning to calm down now, meaning new and used car deals all over the market. Car dealers on the forecourt and the internet are slashing their prices, meaning some seriously competitive deals on offer.

Of particular interest are deals from VW and Ford. The VW Golf GTI currently on offer from Motorpoint is a Dutch import that could save thousands on the list price. The cars are listed as being European spec, which should be nearly identical to UK spec.

A new Ford Focus is also on the market, providing a deal for a sensible family hatchback. The Ford Focus Ghia is offered for under £13,000. The Focus is expected to receive a facelift at the end of this year, so deals on the current range could be even better.

Whichever car you choose, experts are united in agreement that shopping around for car finance is the key to securing the best deal on the market.