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8 Great Cars for Learner Drivers
Apr 4 2022 12:44PM
If you are lucky, your parents/partner will have one of the below sitting on the driveway ready for you to hop in to, to get some extra practice.
If you are lucky, your parents/partner will have one of the below sitting on the driveway ready for you to hop in to, to get some extra practice.
If you are lucky, your parents/partner will have one of the below sitting on the driveway ready for you to hop in to, to get some extra practice.
Ford Fiesta
The reliable Ford Fiesta may not be the most exciting car, but it is a practical size and is great to introduce you to the roads before and after your driving test. You can pick up a 2010/2011 Fiesta for less than £5,000 which also has fair insurance premiums for a first time driver.
Fiat 500
Maybe one for the girls, this nifty car is manageable to drive and park. You can buy a 2008 plate for just under £5,000 and can choose from a whole host of colours and 2 engine sizes of either 1.2L or 1.4L. The interior is luxurious and it feels far more spacious than it looks.
Volkswagen Polo
A neat little car, suitable for everyone and guaranteed to provide a smooth and easy ride. A great car to start off your learning with and great once you have passed to help you get used to the roads. Models vary from a 1.2L to 1.4L. If you are feeling flush, you can get a 2011 plate Polo for less than £6,000; if you are on more of a budget you can get a 2006/2007 for around £3,000.
Mini
Some might say a predicable first car but a Mini provides a simple and easy to drive car to learn to drive in. A 2006 will be just under £6,000 and a 2010 plate for just under £8,000.
Vauxhall Corsa
Whether it’s the old shape or the new, the Vauxhall Corsa is a great little car for learning to drive. You can pick up a new shape 2007 model with low mileage for under £3,000.
Peugeot 107/Citreon C1/Toyota Aygo
A group of sibling cars, which are all incredibly similar and better still, at very similar cheap prices. You can get a 2012 plate for less than £5000.
Nissan Micra
It isn’t uncommon to spend less than £2,000 on a Nissan Micra; you can bag yourself a 2003 – 2005 model with 40,000 miles on the clock for just under £2,000. A great little car to get you off to a great start.
Suzuki Swift
A compact sporty looking number that’s great value for money, you can pick up a 2011 Suzuki for less than £5,000. A great car to get you started as well as looking the part.
InsureLearnerDriver are providers of short-term and annual learner driver car insurance. We cover cars that are owned by the learner driver, as well as somebody else’s car that a provisional licence holder wishes to practice in. Once you have passed your driving test we can also provide options for new drivers to get on the road.
