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What is the best first car?
My daughter is 17 and learning to drive. Firstly, is it best to put her on our car insurance or buy her own car and start insurance by herself? She is interested in low cc Corsa or would she be better...
My daughter has her heart set on a MINI Hatch One 1.4 as her first car. We've found some in her price range and affordable insurance but then I read some reviews saying don't touch MINIs with a barge pole...
I would like to buy a used first small car for my 23 year old daughter, what would you suggest?
I would like to buy my grandson, who's coming up 17 years old, a small car to allow him to start work. I'd like it to be no older than five years, safe, very reliable, have reasonable running costs and...
I am looking for the first car for my daughter and can spend up to £7000. I will need to sell it on in 2.5 years so looking for something that may hold its value. She really needs cheap insurance and would...
Six years after passing my test and driving other people's cars, I'm finally going to get my own motor. I've been doing lots of digging, and it seems that the old suspects keep popping up. The Fiesta,...
What are your suggestions for the best used car for my 18-year-old son? Also, what is the best insurer for affordable cover for him?
My 18-year-old granddaughter will be getting her first car. She'll have about £5K to spend. Any recommendations, taking into account the expense of insurance and she'll have a Black Box fitted? Thanks.
Is a Renault Twingo good for a first car?