Brand new cars are becoming more and more advanced with every single day that goes by. Manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to make their models more environmentally friendly, without having to compromise on the way the car runs and how comfortable it is to drive.

But while we would all no doubt love to see a car that would run on recycled water or something similar, is there actually such a thing as a car that would suit everyone? After all buying a car - whether it is new or second hand - is a very personal decision, and what one person thinks is ideal might be a real turn off for someone else.

So it seems that the best car is the one that will meet your needs better than anything else. The hardest part is reaching that decision in the first place.

The first thing that many people think about is the budget they have available. Buying a new car inevitably involves a degree of compromise, as you may not be able to afford the exact make and model you would like. But you can quite often find a cheaper car that has many of the same features if you do your homework. For example if you would like a small car that is easy to get around in then there are plenty of different makes and models you could choose from.

You should also think about whether a diesel or petrol vehicle would suit you better. Diesel is generally more expensive to fill your car up with but it does last longer, especially on longer journeys. If you are constantly going up and down the motorway then your ideal car will almost certainly have a diesel engine.

While we may not yet be able to buy a completely environmentally friendly car, a lot of us would be prepared to buy the best car that we could afford, provided it did everything that we needed it to. The trick is to look with a practical eye at any car you see that's for sale, to determine whether it really would be the perfect car for you. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of buying a new car, but you need to think about whether it will be good enough to meet your needs on a daily basis.

It's also wise to do your research before deciding to buy the car that fits your needs the best. Is it good on petrol or diesel usage? Can you get a cheap car insurance quote to cover your needs? What is the road tax like?

If you can answer all these questions to your satisfaction and you love the car you have found, then that car will certainly beat anything else you can find on the market today.

Isla Campbell writes on a number of topics on behalf of a digital marketing agency and a variety of clients. As such, this article is to be considered a professional piece with business interests in mind.