What first car would you recommend for our teenage daughter?

Our daughter turns seventeen next month and driving lessons are booked. The family car is an automatic. With a budget of between £5000-£6000, what would you recommend we focus our attention on for her to learn/practice with, and as a first car beyond, which are also 'insurance friendly'?

Asked on 6 November 2023 by Peter Ede

Answered by Andrew Brady

We'd recommend a Kia Picanto. It's a great little car with low running costs. Your budget will get a 2015 example which should prove to be a reliable little runaround. Take a look at the very similar Hyundai i10, too, or the SEAT Mii/Skoda Citigo/Volkswagen Up trio.

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