First car - what should I buy for my son?
My son is 17 and I've told him that I will get him a car and insure it for a year - but at a budget of £9000 all in. Assuming the insurance is about £4500 - what car would you recommend that has low insurance and group 5 star NCAP?
Asked on 5 December 2012 by DS, Chelmsford CM1 6BA
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Honest John
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