My son has just graduated and is starting his first job, which will involve driving approximately 15,000 miles pa. He is to be given a car allowance of £400p/m and 0.17p per business mile. I'd like to be able to advise which one or two-year-old car will offer the best combination of economy, reliability, insurance cost and appeal. He will borrow £10,000 to finance and will run the car for three years, and ideally retain a decent amount of equity to help fund his next vehicle. I have so far suggested he doesn't select a particularly small car as it may be tiring and uncomfortable on long journeys.