Many of the traditional checks are largely irrelevant. Paint a bit iffy? Irrelevant. Dent on the door? The more the merrier. Terrible colour? Stain on the seat? Well go and buy a cover. Cosmetics really aren’t the issue.

Neither are specifications or engine sizes for that matter. It’s all about buying the most car for the least money, using cash that you can actually afford to spend. So here’s my step-by-step guide to landing a banger that’s worth your bucks.