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My granddaughter (aged 17) will soon be starting to drive. What used small car would you recommend for her as a new driver taking into account vehicle reliability and cost of insurance. Which insurance...
My 18 year old twins have just passed their driving tests. Which small car is cheapest and safest?
I have just passed my driving test today! I'm on the hunt to by my first car, I don't have that much knowledge when it comes to cars. Is £1k decent budget for a secondhand car? I work in film, so I will...
My daughter has recently passed her driving test and I would like some advice on the best first car for a young driver. My maximum budget is £5000. The car will be primarily used for travelling to and...
What car would you recommend for a new driver. I am trying to keep the insurance to a minimum and only have £1000 to £1600 to spend
I am looking for a safe, insurable but fun first car for a fashion-conscious daughter. We live in the Yorkshire Hills and she will need to be doing rural and motorway driving in all elements. We have been...
I'm looking to buy a used, automatic, small car for my 22-year-old son. It will be his first car and our budget is £3000 - £4000. Ideally it will be a low insurance group, but I mostly want you to recommend...
My daughter is 18 and has £3000 to spend on her first car. She loves the look of a Fiat 500 but I have some concerns after reading reviews about performance and safety. She is also likes the Ford Fiesta...
I am a university student with a budget of £4000 buying a small first car. What are the most important things I should look out for to ensure I get something reliable?
We purchased a small car, for our son's first car, from a small garage for £1500. The next day it seemed to be misfiring, so I phoned the guy. He seemed very helpful and said to return it for a refund....
 

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