Carmaker Suzuki has launched into 2010 with a range of low-cost car finance deals. The car company said the Alto leads the range, available through personal contract purchase at just 95 pounds per month.

A non- scrappage scheme customer could drive away in a brand new Alto SZ2 with a deposit of just 1,879 pounds. A range of upgrades, such as air-conditioning, alloy wheels and curtain airbags are available.

Those drivers who prefer to purchase used vehicles may have noticed a range of used car bargains across the market. The vehicle auctions company BCA last month stated that the value of used cars had slipped for the third month in a row, meaning now really could be the time to bag a bargain car .