Best Used Cars For First Time Drivers

Best Used First car for new drivers

Are you learning to drive? Or maybe you have been lucky enough to pass your test and ready to be let loose on the road? In this blog we will we touch on all the cars we feel are best suited for new drivers.

1.       Ford Fiesta – There are a lot of reasons why this has been the best-selling vehicle in Britain for a long time, ultimately it comes down to the low running costs, and how much of a great all-rounder it is.

You will get excellent fuel economy, especially in the 1.0l Ecoboost engine range. However, the fuel economy is great on all engine types, including the 1.25l engine.

Insurance group 2-16 (Depending on engine and model)

Official Miles per gallon 49.6 to 74.3

2.       Vauxhall Corsa – if the fiesta isn’t the car for you, then the Vauxhall Corsa maybe for you. It’s been a hit with young drivers for as long as its been on the road.

Why? They are inexpensive to run on an annual basis, and pricing for consumables such as tires and brakes are not going to hurt your bank balance. On top of this, they are comfy to drive and are great value for money second-hand.

Insurance groups 2-20   (Depending on engine and model)

Official Miles per gallon  42.8 to 83.1

3.       Volkswagen Polo – now you don’t need to be a car lover to understand that Volkswagen makes some of the best all-round vehicles, and the polo is exactly that.

Now they are not too far from the popular Golf, but you may want to look into a polo that offers the same great build quality and the all-important low running cost.

Because the VW polo is such a popular car, there is always a great selection to pick from on the second hand market.

Insurance Group: 1 to 12 (excluding GTI)

Official Miles Per Gallon (MPG): 57.1 to 76.3

4.       Renault Clio – The Renault Clio is another fun small hatchback perfect for the first time driver. Offering a range of different engines, it makes the Clio very affordable.

Whether you opt for a diesel or a petrol engine you will receive an excellent fuel economy, especially with the 0.9 Litre Turbocharged petrol engine which can offer close to 66mpgs! You thought that was good, the 1.5l diesel engine provides a whopping 88.3mpg!

Insurance Group: 3 to 15 (excluding Clio Renault Sport)

Official Miles Per Gallon (MPG): 52.3 to 88.3

5.       Fiat 500 – If you are looking for the first car that has charm and a big character about it, look no further than the FIAT 500. It’s often labelled one of the best city cars for its modern looks and extremely high around-town miles per gallon.

The biggest factor which must be considered is the overall running costs, lowest priced consumables such as tyres, brakes and oil servicing. The insurance group ranges from 2-21 – however, the most popular Lounge Models are in group 10 keeping the costs down.

Insurance group:  2-21

Offical Miles Per Gallon (MPG) – 38.5 – 62

6.       Mini hatchback – now this is a very iconic part of the motoring world. In the aesthetics department, this really does stand out from the crowd and is one of the best-selling cars in Britain as a result.

With the solid build quality and a solid drive, the MINI is a great entry-level car. Starting with a smaller 1.4 litre engine, bringing the insurance costs down, and ultimately the MPG.

Insurance Group: 2 to 20 (Excluding Cooper S/JCW)

Official Miles Per Gallon (MPG): 52.3 to 74