When you first pass your driving test, you will be desperate to buy your first car and get yourself on the road. It can be an amazing feeling and one that you will always remember. However, choosing your first car can be tricky, especially if you don’t have someone to help you.
There are a few questions you will need to ask yourself before you pick your first car, then you can have a more informed choice.
Should you Buy a New or Used Car?
If you are a young driver, then getting a car will probably be decided on the insurance you will need to pay. Because of this, you might think about buying a used car, however, you still need to make sure it is a good one.
If you are going to think about a new car, then there can be advantages. Firstly, you will have a warranty to protect you from faulty parts. You will also have a car that will most likely not need any repairs or major work for a few years. Also, a car like the Mazda CX-3 because of its higher driving position, can be an advantage for those new to driving alone.
Size and Engine
For your first car, you don’t want to choose one that is too big. Although driving the car might be ok, trying to park a car like that and getting through bust streets, could cause issues. It is especially the case if you are buying an older car that doesn’t have parking sensors to help you.
Choosing a car with a big and powerful engine might seem like a good idea, however, the size of the engine will greatly affect your insurance. Also, the high performance can be difficult to deal with for the inexperienced driver.
Getting the Best Insurance
Because it will be your first car, you will need to find the best car insurance you can. This is because there are many variables that will work against you when it comes to a quote.
Being a new driver is one of the reasons your quote will be higher, another might be where you live, and the type of car you choose.
Finding out if an insurer has any discounts for security features or for fitting a black box driving monitor could be a good way to get a lower quote.
You can save a little on your insurance if one of your parents agrees to add you to their policy. It would mean that you would benefit from their lower risk factors, however, if you have an accident, their premium will increase as well as yours.
There is no doubt that there are a lot of choices when it comes to picking the best first car. However, a big consideration has to be the type of car you buy. Choose one that is in good condition if you are buying used, and make sure you get a good deal on your car insurance.
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