Those choosing the A-Class can also take advantage of Mercedes Agility Personal Contract Hire scheme to run an A180 SE from £249 per month for three years, with a deposit of £2743.

The C-Class is also offered through the same contract hire programme from £285 for a C180 Executive SE saloon.

Smart is also getting in on the act with an offer of one year’s free insurance with the Edition 21 model that is aimed at young drivers. It can also be run through the contract hire scheme from £79 per month, while Smart’s Ebike hybrid two-wheeler is available from £59 per month with zero APR.