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Choosing your first car – the car you\u2019re going to learn to drive in – is a big deal, but don\u2019t rush into anything. Although you may be excited to finally be getting out on the open road, remember that some makes and models of car are much better suited to learner drivers and new drivers than others. While the little sporty numbers and convertibles may look nice, they\u2019re not always cost effective, easy to maintain, or simple to drive. Here are some aspects to look out for in your first car, including a few suggestions to help you on your search:<\/p>\n

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Insurance Group 1<\/h2>\n

Cars are categorised into groups for insurance purposes by the Group Rating Panel. It divides cars into different insurance groups between 1 and 50 with group 1 being the cheapest to insure, and group 50 being the most expensive to insure. The groups are determined by a number of factors, including ease of repairs, engine size, and vehicle cost. To keep the price of insurance down – lower than the average \u00a34,006 for men<\/a> aged 17 to 20 – consider group 1 cars such as the Hyundai i10 1.0, Volkswagen Up 1.0, or the Chevrolet Spark 1.0.<\/p>\n

Easy to Drive<\/h2>\n

There are many arguments that the current driving test doesn\u2019t fully prepare you for driving on today\u2019s roads, which is why the government are proposing a massive shake up to the curriculum. However, until that happens, we need to accept that a great deal of our driving education will happen by experience which is why it\u2019s important to find a car that\u2019s easy to drive. The Skoda Fabia 1.0 might not be the prettiest of cars, but its large windows increase visibility, while the Ford Ka 1.2 boasts light controls making the car easy to manoeuvre.<\/p>\n

Manual Transmission<\/h2>\n

Remember that if you learn in a car with an automatic transmission, and take your test in a car with an automatic transmission, you will only be able to legally drive automatic cars unless you retake your test in a manual car – taking a driving test once is nerve wracking enough, who wants to do it twice? There\u2019s a common misconception that driving an automatic is easier, and that you\u2019re more likely to pass. However, government figures<\/a> for the 2013-2014 period show an average pass rate of 47 percent in a manual, and just 38.9 percent in an automatic!<\/p>\n

Easy to Maintain<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just the price of the car you have to think about, it\u2019s the ongoing cost of maintenance, too. Remember that cars over 3 years old need to have an annual MOT to ensure they\u2019re roadworthy, and that MOTs cost money. So which cars are more likely to pass their MOT than others? Reports suggest that the Fiat Sedici boasts an 88 percent pass rate<\/a>, the Seat Leon an 85 percent pass rates, and the Toyota Auris an 84 percent pass rate. Stay away from Chrysler models – they consistently scored the worst, with just over half passing on average.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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