I retire at the end of November and will be handing back my company car – a 2008 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDi Automatic. This is my third A3; the previous was a 2.0FSi Auto. I estimate I will do about 10,000 miles a year, but since at least 60 per cent of the mileage will be in France, a diesel should still be an option, as well as the need for economical cruising at 130kmh for the autoroutes. Based on the Audi driver's information readout in the car, I achieved an average 33mpg with the 2.0FSi, and with the 2.0TDi I am getting 48mpg. I think my budget will about £20,000 and I will be looking for a new car in March. As well as the automatic requirement and a need to have similar boot/seats down space (hatchback?), the running costs (insurance, road tax, servicing) will be a main consideration. What options should I consider?