South Africa, April 22 -- As someone who has been writing about cars for more than two decades now, I am often asked by people for my opinion about various models.

When it seems as though they have been seduced a bit by the pretty baubles, I ask the most important question when it comes to buying a vehicle: What are you going to use it for?

That will often help them think logically and maybe even amend their decision when I nudge them back to the real world.

And, other than one or two aberrations (sorry about that Peugeot recommendation, Phil), my advice has generally been heeded, with one or two very thankful new car owners along the way.

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