If you believe a good car should quietly get on with the job rather than constantly asking for admiration, this SEAT Arona makes a very persuasive argument. Finished in red and cared for by just one owner, it has covered its miles in the way a well-designed, well-built car tends to: reliably, sensibly and without fuss. The 1.0 TSI petrol engine paired with a manual gearbox is light, responsive and pleasantly economical, making it ideal for both town driving and longer trips without ever feeling strained. Cruise control, comfort suspension and speed-sensitive steering all contribute to a drive that feels easy and unintimidating, whether you’re navigating tight streets or open roads. Inside, the Arona is refreshingly straightforward. Air conditioning, Bluetooth audio streaming, DAB radio and the Connectivity Pack Plus ensure you have everything you actually use, without layers of complication you never will. The leather steering wheel and gear knob, chrome interior touches and ambient lighting give the cabin a lift, while height-adjustable seats and steering wheel make it simple to get comfortable. Practicality is equally well judged, with split-folding rear seats, a double boot floor, rear parking sensors and roof rails all adding useful flexibility. Safety hasn’t been overlooked either, with Front Assist, hill hold control, multiple airbags, ISOFIX points and tiredness recognition working quietly in the background. It’s the sort of car that feels honest, dependable and pleasingly free of gimmicks. Which, for many people, is exactly the point.