Learner car - what to get?

Savvy__Shopper

Hello,
I am a learner driver in my mid twenties, at the moment i know squat about cars but I'm very willing to learn.

I was just wondering what car people can recommend to learn to drive in?
I don't need a family car or anything fancy, just something small, reliable and affordable to run. Preferably one second hand that won't need to much maintenance.

Thanks in advance.
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missile

That is the kind of mystical car many are looking for. The type of cars driving schools use are ideal for learners.

Why do you want to buy before you pass? You might be best spending your money on lessons.

Savvy__Shopper

I haven't got a car to practice with, i need all the help I can get! lol Do you think its better to wait until afterwards?

TKA25

Nissan Micra 1995-2003. 1.0L Petrol. Can't go wrong.

atrixblue.-MFR-.

toyota starlet 1.3 is a good little car. inexpensive to run and maintain and not overly complicated engine to work on even a novice with a haynes manual can do most things on them.

TKA25

What's your budget?

TKA25

Oh, remember to get insurance quotes BEFORE you buy the car. You don't want to find out that the car you've already brought isn't exactly as cheap for insurance as the salesman made out.

kowloonboy

Get a small hatchback. So you can learn how to drive properly before moving up to a bigger car. It is also easier to park.

missile

Savvy__Shopper wrote: »

I haven't got a car to practice with, i need all the help I can get! lol Do you think its better to wait until afterwards?

Yes, I would suggest you would be better putting your cash toward professional instruction. Many learners choose to buy a car similar to that they learnt in.

If you buy a car and get a friend to instruct, you may pick up their bad habits and loose a friend.

forgotmyname

£600 - £1200 insurance for the 1st year as a learner. As soon as you pass the test that policy may expire. Then quotes maybe DOUBLE or TREBLE that.

Pays for a lot of lessons at £20 a time.

Issue is you take your test, Will you do that in your own car? How will you get home? If you pass your insurance may now be void.

Cars no longer insured so other drivers probably wont be covered either.

When i looked at the cheap learner policies it only allowed the learner driver and could not add named drivers.

Foxy-Stoat_3

forgotmyname wrote: »

Issue is you take your test, Will you do that in your own car? How will you get home? If you pass your insurance may now be void.

Cars no longer insured so other drivers probably wont be covered either.

When i looked at the cheap learner policies it only allowed the learner driver and could not add named drivers.

What?

You call your insurers as soon as reasonably practicable if you pass - end of. Your premium may go up at renewal but your car suddenly won't be uninsured the second you pass your test.

I would get a Yaris 1000cc - group 2/3 insurance and they are quite reliable, small and easy to drive. Taking your test in your own car would make you more relaxed for sure.