Best Car For Newly Qualified Driver

[motorbiking]

I’d explore telematics systems and see if they can get through a recognised advanced test. IAM is about £100 from memory and will get you 10% off normally

 

[securespark]

The £1600 quote was with telematics. Dunno about IAM, but I did a quote with and without Pass Plus and it made no difference.

 

[SirGalahad]

Sub £1k is shed money, & insurance company's aren't just worried about the car being damaged, they pay squillions out in injury claims. Modern cars are safer so cheaper to insure, so I think you would be better getting a newer slightly pricier car which would also probably be more reliable & cheaper in the long run.

Not that I agree often with him but he's right here. I think you may find spending more on a better car may prove cheaper in the long run when you factor in insurance costs, maintenance, running, tax, depreciation.

Time to pull out the spreadsheets.

 

[securespark]

I have tried several newer cars, but it doesn't seem to make any difference to the price (14 plate vs 09 plate).

The only significant saving I have seen is comparing an old 1992 Micra a family member may be getting rid of vs a 2009 Hyundai i10. The i10 is £1600 to insure and the old Micra £2700.

 

[Ihavenojob]

I would get the i10, as long as whoever is going to be driving it will fit. I have a hyundai, my wife has one (had hers 13 years, no probs) they are extremely reliable so you should get a few years from it.

 

[DaveHerns]

Can you get an i10 for anywhere near £1000?

 

[Ihavenojob]

Can you get an i10 for anywhere near £1000?

No, but anything around £1k is going to be older so more to insure.

 

[securespark]

There's a 10 plate here for £1300...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classi...ake=HYUNDAI&radius=1500&sort=sponsored&page=1

 

[SirGalahad]

Get them an auto, one thing less to worry about when they drive. Autos way more pleasurable to drive, no more messing with the gear stick.

 

[IWalkLikeHimaMartian]

Get them an auto, one thing less to worry about when they drive. Autos way more pleasurable to drive, no more messing with the gear stick.

I disagree. I prefer a manual any day, most especially in a 4 X 4, or a performance car.

 

[securespark]

Although I am a big fan of VAG's DSG box.

 

[EddieM]

try putting yourself or Mrs secures as a named driver on the policy. I am told this can reduce the premium. Also at £1000 you are getting into shaky territory in terms of the actual vehicle itself.

 

[EddieM]

I disagree. I prefer a manual any day, most especially in a 4 X 4, or a performance car.

Auto 95% of the time 5% manual when I feel impish

 

[Deleted member 63160]

I use auto all the time now. Flappy paddles and stick shift don't get a look in.

 

[EFLImpudence]

I agree with Mitch.

I don't understand the reluctance to use automatics.

If automatics had been available from the start of motoring, do you think someone later introducing a manual - so that you can now change gear yourself - would have been thought sensible?