new driver needs car

PHARR

Im 23 now but i had a 2009 1.6 Ford Focus as a first car when i was 22, Fully Comp £1900 that was with 'Adrian Flux' they try to get cheapest quotes for you.

jedsonack2

Whichever you buy, you must tell him the rules and regulations firmly. As he might be new on the road.

OddballJamie

PHARR wrote: »

Im 23 now but i had a 2009 1.6 Ford Focus as a first car when i was 22, Fully Comp £1900 that was with 'Adrian Flux' they try to get cheapest quotes for you.

Isn't that the idea of all car insurance brokers?
I've never called one and asked for their most expensive quote.

OddballJamie

Weird_Nev wrote: »

No no no no no....
For one they're terrible cars (Had one for 2 years)
For another, they've become immensely popular over the last five year with the drift kiddies, as they're a cheap RWD car. They're therefore finding themselves wrapped around trees and lamp-posts the length and breadth of the land, and insurance premiums are reflecting this.

I'd want something safe-ish, decent sized and he's 22 so not the liability of a 17-18 year old. I had an Audi 80 Tdi when I was 22.
Look for mid sized saloons, perhaps a Focus or other hatchback. Seat Leons are good value for money and come with reliable frugal diesels, as do Skoda Fabias.
Just a thought... at 22 I bought my own car... and insured it myself....

You give no idea of budget or requirements though so it's hard to be specific.

Good point about the Volvo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1VQD3NgAvU
I want one!

Weird_Nev

OddballJamie wrote: »

Isn't that the idea of all car insurance brokers?
I've never called one and asked for their most expensive quote.

Well, it's more about getting the most appropriate cover at a cheap price.

Third party fire and theft insurance limited to 2,000 miles a year, only driving in daylight might be very cheap, but it's not what you need...

And you really DON'T want a Volvo 340! Their renewed popularity is about the best evidence I've seen that the kids aren't ok!

Weird_Nev

jedsonack2 wrote: »

Whichever you buy, you must tell him the rules and regulations firmly. As he might be new on the road.

He's 22, not 12.

kelevraz

ford fiesta 1.4 zetec - perfect car for a new driver imo