Buying a car is the second biggest purchase decision a Brit will typically make in their life, one information company has suggested.

Kirk Fletcher, managing director of Experian's automotive division, commented that the significance of a car purchase will shield sales from some of the downturn in activity caused by the credit crunch.

There have been pockets of growth in the markets for popular cars such as 4x4s, MPVs and sports cars, he said.

"Sales do not appear to have been slowed down by financial worries or environmental concerns. In fact, our analysis shows that the effect has been a growing demand for diesel versions of these cars," noted Mr Fletcher.

He added that the least polluting cars are likely to become the top sellers in the years to come.

According to Sainsbury's research released in March, 30 per cent of people who planned to buy a car in the next six months intended to finance at least some of their purchase with an unsecured or home equity loan.
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