Buying a car requires assurance. The two of you are going to be seeing a lot of each other, so it's best if you're happy with your decision. There's a lot of money at stake, so you don't want to be dissatisfied. Follow this advice to make sure you choose the best car for your motoring requirements.

Stop dreaming as it is time for you to do some self-assessment and put your needs before your wants.

Cars aggravate emotional responses. The reasons for this are complex. Buying a car is exciting - great - should be satisfying. And you want to end up with a car that says something about who you are - that's fine, too. But you still need to choose the right car.

Choosing the right car is the first step towards easy car ownership. To tackle this critical task, make your decision based on reason.

There's no 'right' way to choose a car - we're all different, with complex and often differing needs. That's why at Ocean Drive we give you the low-down on thousands of models. Once you're equipped with the facts and figures, and know what you really, really need, one of those vehicles will be your next car, and the best car for the job.