Ford MONDEO

This 2012 Ford Mondeo is available on short-term rental at £80 a week, with a minimum term of 4 weeks and a £200 refundable deposit. There's no credit check, road tax and maintenance are included in the rate, and the mileage allowance is 300 miles a week. Rental is for customers within 100 miles of Bedlington — bring the four requirements and you can often drive out the same day.

The Mondeo is a 5-door hatchback in silver, with the 2.0 TDCI 140PS diesel engine and 6-speed manual gearbox, returning 53.3mpg combined (61.4mpg extra-urban).

Inside you get cruise control, air conditioning, parking sensors and a multifunction steering wheel, along with Bluetooth, DAB radio and electric windows.