I did it my way.

At least, I would have done, if I’d been buying a new Mazda. Instead Hendy very kindly sent one of their brand champions – along with a new CX-5 – to talk me through the intriguing MyWay service, which is designed to make the process of buying a car as stress-free as possible.

How does it work?

Let’s pretend that I'm not a I’m poorly paid journalist and can, therefore, afford a new car. Now let's pretend that, rather conveniently, the Mazda CX-5 has caught my eye. Because work keeps me so busy I haven't got the time to visit the showroom so I contact Hendy in Tunbridge Wells, where Kent’s only dedicated MyWay team resides, and a brand champion sets out to see me – at home or at work – at a time that suits and brings my chosen car with them.

The advantage of having the car brought to you – or me, in this case – is that it gives you the opportunity to take it for a spin on roads that you know, roads that you’ll drive on every day, and that will give you a better feel for how it will fit into your life and into your lifestyle. Or even simply fit into your garage.

So now the car's here, I need to decide if it's what I really want. A quick look around the CX-5 reveals that, visually at least, the latest incarnation has changed little compared to its predecessor and why would it? It was already a striking design that managed to stand out within an increasingly crowded market place.

The new model gains a more muscular front end and finer detailing. It’s the same on the inside and the layout and switchgear will be familiar to anyone who has driven a first-generation model.

A closer look will, however, reveal a very real step up in quality. The fit, finish and material quality are a match for any of the firm’s rivals. To improve the driving experience the armrests have been repositioned and the gear lever now sits 40mm higher. It’s clear that, throughout the cabin, small changes have made a great difference.

Mazdas have a deserved reputation for delivering an enthusiastic driving experience and the CX-5 is no exception. It’s precise, communicative and composed when required, but also delivers the comfort and refinement required for longer journeys.

Having returned from my test drive satisfied that the CX-5 is, indeed, the car for me the brand champion, with the assistance of modern technology, will now go through the finer details and help me choose the specification and, most importantly, tell me how much of my hard-earned I’m going to have to part with.

Then it’s just a matter of arranging delivery of my new car.

That’s not the end of the relationship with the brand champion, however. They will be your first point of contact for servicing or repairs, and can arrange for the collection and delivery of your car as well as a loan vehicle.

MyWay is a streamlined, customer-focused service that makes is an incredibly simple, convenient, way to buy a new Mazda. If you’re going to buy a car any way, why not say you did it MyWay?

• If you would like to speak to Felicity Watson, Nicole Tripp or Liam Fishwick on the MyWay team call the hotline on 0189 288 4933 or pop into the showroom at Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 8AG.