Small car wanted for Learner Driver

[11redrex]

My son has just started driving lessons (officially) and he's looking for a small car. Obviously the smaller the engine the better, (not a Daewoo Matiz as they are bizarrely group 7 insurance !) Fiat Panda, Siecento, Corsa, etc, etc.
Looking to spend around £500, more for something decent, or maybe do a deal with my maverick.

[extreme-4x4]

got an old r reg fiesta 1.25 for sale its red and in good nick, was selling for 500

[11redrex]

When you say old R Reg, I arseume you mean 1998, not 1978 ? Did they even make fiestas in 1978 ?
Anyhoo, sounds good but the insurance would kill him. They're group 9-13, depending on the spec.
I think.
I've been using parkers guide for insurance groups, anyone know if it's accurate ? They have the 2009 1600 Peugeot partner down as a group 5, along with the 796cc Matiz (not group 7).
. It don't make no sense I tell ya.

[rayf3262]

For young drivers, have a look here for insurance vs car/make/model..
http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/blog/200...est-young.html

[96terrano]

What about a terrano or maverick

[paulp]

having done some research for my son

the difference between what WAS considered a low insurance car and something with a bit of nuts like a SWB terrano or frontera it is not worth worrying about

paulp

[briggie]

Top five cheapest cars to insure
Ford Fiesta - Some Fiesta's fall into the group 1 category, although a more high-spec one can get up to group 6. The Fiesta is a long-term popular car amongst young drivers and parts are amongst the most readily accessible of any vehicle.
Vauxhall Corsa - The basic one-litre Corsa falls into the group 1 category, and slowly rise up the groups the bigger the engine. Insurers like it because it is safe and cheap to fix.
Peugeot 206 - The lowest group the 206 falls into is group 2, but they can go up much higher depending on the performance. Stick with a lower range one and the insurance should be relatively cheap. It's another firm bargain driver favourite.
Renault Clio - The lowest group a Clio falls into is group 2, and again can steadily rise depending on the specification. If you want a cheap insurance car it fits the bill, just avoid the suped-up ones.
Fiat Punto - Newer Punto's fall into the group 3 category and are again popular amongst newer drivers. The older shape second hand cars were hugely popular and their ubiquity is reflected in cheap insurance.
Other group 1 cars:
- Chevrolet Matiz
- Citroën C1, C2 and C3
- Peugeot 107
- Skoda Fabia
- Suzuki Alto
- Toyota Aygo
- Toyota Yaris
- Vauxhall Agila
- Smart Fortwo Coupe
Older group 1 cars:
- Seat Marbella
- Fiat 126
- Fiat Seicento
- Citroën 2CV6


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[solarman216]

I have a customer 92 years old had to give up his car recently due to sight failing, it is a s reg Daewoo auto (have to get exact model but not the one mentioned) 22k miles one owner, well looked after but minor body damage commensurate with an elderly driver that cannot see, you would probably get it for £300, if interested PM me, Rick

[11redrex]

sounds good rick, will send you a message.

[spudd]

Originally Posted by 11redrex

My son has just started driving lessons (officially) and he's looking for a small car. Obviously the smaller the engine the better, (not a Daewoo Matiz as they are bizarrely group 7 insurance !) Fiat Panda, Siecento, Corsa, etc, etc.
Looking to spend around £500, more for something decent, or maybe do a deal with my maverick.

insured my boys car with mum as main driver as he was learner.when he passed his test i got quotes from go compare. the best i got was admiral £1240 nissan micra 1.0 fully comp. i had to phone to ins so did nextday where they said we can do for £986.00. i mentioned he had a year on his mums ins and they discounted down to £884. ive just renewed with them after his first year and it cost £473.which pissed his sister off who has been driving 5 years, no claims. shes a coach driver and it just cost (dad) £545 full comp 1.1 saxo.

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

surely doesnt want to end up with an auto ticket.

arent early mavs and t2 group 10, even our mk4
s trim is only a 12, think 3.0 was 14.

who's policy is it, yours or son's surely if he is on L
plate with you shotgun wont go up, or by much.

[11redrex]

He's taking lessons in a manual, and he'll do a manual test when the time comes. No harm in driving a little auto though.

[mightytharg]

Just to throw a spanner in the works a little....

It's worth factoring safety into the equation too, a lot of the popular "learner cars" were crap in safety tests even when new, possibly due to being made of tinfoil or plastic.

I completed the hunt for eldest daughters wheels only recently - after looking at loads of junk (including many rust bucket Ford KAs) and trying to hunt down a decent Fabia or Polo she fell in love with a 5 door 1.6 Renault Megane!

Car looked the cleanest, straightest and most honest we'd seen and ditto for the dealer who is also just down the road from us.

Deciding factor was that the megane was also a good scorer in safety tests when it was released.

So it cost me extra (what a surprise) but I'd decided I'd had enough of looking at dodgy motors and I feel a bit more comfortable about eldest driving around with youngest in the car too.

[laurieash]

My daughter has a clio for sale, she joined the Army in november just finished her basic training, so gone out and purchased a 09 Fiesta,(too much Money now)
and decided to leave the clio on my drive, its Blue in colour W reg Taxed until June tested until 23 Aug 12, Sept last year had cambelt done. oct new rear wheel cylinder and new shoes as the cylinder had leaked onto the shoes,
also new pads and discs on the front, The tyres like new all around, tracking reset.
bad points, supermarket ding in nearside rear panel. bonnet a few dings.
but no rust. just fallen out of love with it.
She say she will take £600.
pm me with your email address and will send you photos.

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

an auto for a qualified driver might be good on insurance, isnt going to roll
back, and slush box not seen as cool for boy racers wanting to drop clutch.

had an auto maestro 3rd car in cheap of mum, and it could shift if knew
how to get best out of box, certainly suprised a few folks. just pity was 3
speed, lacked the overdrive for economy the montego i nearly took over
later on.