First car

princesspoppypop

Ive just passed my test and am looking for a little run around just to get me to work.

I havent got that much money, and insurance, tax , petrol all makes it even worse!

If anyone can recommend a decent (very) low cost car could you please let me know.

Thanks

deltic_2

What's your budget for buying the car ?

and...

What's your monthly budget for running the car ?

custardy

as is lways the case,need more info
whats low cost? £500,£5000?

steveo3002

late 80s-early 90s vw polo....ugly , but basic and cheap to run and fix

we bought one 3yrs ago for £300 and its done us proud

goldspanners

steveo3002 wrote: »

late 80s-early 90s vw polo....ugly , but basic and cheap to run and fix

we bought one 3yrs ago for £300 and its done us proud

i found these a bit on the high side when trying to insure as a young driver.
good cars though.

jason_s_2

I just bought my missus a J reg micra 1ltr L cost me £300, she hasnt even passed her driving test and its cost her £250 a yr to insure

princesspoppypop

Thanks everyone for your help,

My budget for the car is £600.

I was wondering also about insurance should I go fully comp or third party fire and theft?

I only need to get to work and back (around 10 miles a day) and the odd trip to supermarket.

Im insured on OH car for big motorway trips etc so it really is just an old banger for me.

Jorgan_2

If your doing really low mileage it is worth looking into one of the pay as you drive insurance schemes. They aren't for everybody tho, if you mainly drive on motorways, at peak times, it would probably get expensive. Since retiring, my mum has cut her insurance to £8 per month. Age obviousley goes in her favour, but she does drive a car with a three litre engine.

steveo3002

if you have £600...look at cars around £300 and keep the rest for spares, chances are it will need a few bits n bobs to make right

anewman

Skoda Felicia, or if willing to go a bit older a Favorit is what the felicia is based on. I have a favorit I got for nothing the previous owner was going to scrap. Have bodge sorted the rust in the rear arches and drivers door and it doesn't look too bad. Also serviced myself oil change, tappet clearance, spark plugs etc etc. Had it for a year and it's never broken down. You will find they are also cheaper to insure than many other cars like VW etc.

Don't bother with fully comp unless you're happy to take the high excesses to reduce the cost or will actually be worthwhile claiming (with a sub £1k car it probably isn't unless it's a total loss). ALthough do check as Third Party Fire Theft can sometimes be cheaper than Thrd party only and you get more cover for less.

hartcjhart

as always,pug 106/306 petrol or diesel
skoda favorit