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Help Looking for a Car
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Hi, after passing my test in November I still haven't got a car (what with paying for things with the house and my job being shitty about giving me extra hours)
Anyway, I've decided to try and get a car this summer and apply for new jobs so I need help in looking for a decent car.
I've been thinking of going to a car dealership and getting a second hand car but the insurance will surely be astronomical and I really don't think I could afford it.
My only other option is to buy a new car with a years free insurance but trying to find one is hard. I'll be 19 in August and I think the lowest is 21
If anyone could help point me in the right direction I would be grateful
Anyway, I've decided to try and get a car this summer and apply for new jobs so I need help in looking for a decent car.
I've been thinking of going to a car dealership and getting a second hand car but the insurance will surely be astronomical and I really don't think I could afford it.
My only other option is to buy a new car with a years free insurance but trying to find one is hard. I'll be 19 in August and I think the lowest is 21
If anyone could help point me in the right direction I would be grateful
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I used Tesco's website and got tonnes of insurance quotes for different cars by just typing in the registration of cars I'd seen on Autotrader, just to get an idea of the different prices. Basically because I found the insurance groups to be pretty much bollocks. I drive an IG 9 car and was getting quoted less than most IG 4-6 cars. I don't know what the deal is with the free insurance, but I think the first thing to do would be at least come up with a list of cars you'd be interested in, and see how much they cost to insure. Then you know how good a deal the free insurance actually is. But personally, I'd go second hand ever time.
On the age restrictions though, a lot of the free insurance things only apply if you're over 21, but they offer a discounted rate of insurance for people younger than that instead (buying a new Corsa will give you insurance for £199 if you're 19 or 20 for example, and free if you're over 21).
Generally a used car is better value, but there are definitely deals to be had out there! Plus I now don't have to worry about MOTs or maintenance for the next 3 years
I'm looking to sell my peugeot. Lovely clean little car, she's yours for £950
Look at some cars you may be interested in and whack em into the insurance searches online, that'll give you a very good idea.
It's worth looking at things like the Kias too...
I've seen what they look like after a crash, no thanks :razz:
I'll definately try checking up on insurance first since I know what I'm looking for really. I'd like one of the newer model astras tbh so will look into that. All the other cars I like would be way too expensive plus the insurance would be ski high!
It costs around the £130 but lots of insurers will offer substantial discounts for you having sat the test. (Also, there isn't actually a 'test' at the end of it, they just sign you off when they think you've got enough experience)
Haha I was going to write the same!