what's the best £1000 car for a new driver?

I am 25 years old and I want to buy cheap car for around £1000 or less. I don't have any NCB so need something that’s cheap to insure and maintain. What do you recommend?

buying car to 'share' with 17 year old son

I have persuaded my soon to be 17 year old son not to spend his savings on a car as he would not be able to afford to run it as he will be a student for at least another year. I need to change my car now...

Best car for a 17 year old female driver?

A friend is intending to buy a small car for his 17 year old granddaughter to learn to drive in, safety is the overriding priority with insurance and running costs secondary, his budget is up to £3000....

Young driver's record - do I have to report this to an insurer?

My daughter, 26 is a named driver on my car policy as well as having a car of her own. In the last two years she has been involved whilst driving in seven collisions. three involving injury and at least...

Buying a new car - suitable for tall family with newly qualified 18 year old to drive

We currently own a Vauxhall Zafira SR1 and a Peugeot 308 1.6 Hdi Sport. Our 18 year old son who is going to university in the autumn had just passed his test and we would like him to drive the family car....

Buying a used hatchback - what's best for a new driver?

I am 25 and I have recently (six months ago) passed my test. I am looking to purchase a used car and my budget is £2000-£4000. The car I learned to drive in was a Volkswagen Golf Mk V and I have had a...

Is there anything we can do to reduce the accidents involving young drivers?

I responded to yet another tragic young driver road traffic crash last night (see www.basics.org.uk). On reflection today I'm wondering how this can be made less likely to happen. Knowledge, skills and...

Best used car for £1200?

I'm looking for a small, cheap, reliable, low insurance cost car for my 19 year old son. He will use it to drive to his apprenticeship job and cover 18 miles a day. I have £1200 to spend. What do you recommend?...

Sporty hatchback for a 21 year old - what do you recommend?

I'm 21 and recently got myself a good steady job, with a decent income. Having driven my parents' Fiat Panda for the last three years, I'm looking to get myself a second hand car in the £5000 bracket....

What's the best car for a new driver?

I’m looking to buy a used car for my 17 year old son. I have about £9000 to spend and my son likes the SEAT Ibiza FR, Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa limited edition. Which of these do you recommend?