Want a car but know nothing about them, any advice please?

Brighthopefortomorrow

Arcon5 your mention about a lease car has reminded me, somebody I worked with a few years ago told me that sometime before when he hadn't been able to afford a new car he did a long term lease from a hire firm, someone like Enterprise I think, is that what you are meaning?

oliverr

I'm not sure on your budget exactly but to start I'd recommend a car supermarket or a place with lots of cars in stock. (Not sure where you are so don't know what's in your area) but that way you can have a look at different types of cars in stock and get a feel for what you like. Looking online is all well and good but you have to get a feel for what a car is like.

I'd recommend something cheap to run or something with low road tax (eg less than £120 a year or something) and something quite fuel efficient so to minimise costs where possible)

I'm not sure on your mileage, if its relitavely low then a petrol would be better but if you are ferrying stuff back and forth often or are doing a lot of miles then a diesel would work out better as they are more economical.

A lot of stuff here, hope it has helped somewhat. Let me know if you have any questions.

forgotmyname

No the insurance wont go away. But are you buying it as a company car or a private vehicle for business use?

DD licence? So your daughter will be the driver/owner? Comparison sites sometimes state the quote is based on you being the owner and keeper. So watch that.
Some companies wont matter but some may charge more.

Also the budget is important. If you have £3000 max and £2000 is take up for the insurance it wont leave you much.

Hoof_Hearted

Surely, if the company buys or leases a car, it will be much more tax efficient.

getmore4less

I would target estates with flat loads space that can get all you stuff in under the load cover without using the back seat.

Much more secure and easy to handle the stuff, some will have space under the flat load space for extra stuff.

hatches, lifting in/out is not so convenient H&S risk, some you can add a false floor to give slidable load space.

Whats the budget?

If feasable take empty boxes and the table to a car supermarket that has loads of models and try a few boots out to see what works.