{"id":73,"date":"2015-06-12T17:21:12","date_gmt":"2015-06-12T16:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.ingenie.com\/parents-guide\/?p=73"},"modified":"2019-05-01T17:00:21","modified_gmt":"2019-05-01T16:00:21","slug":"choosing-a-first-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ingenie.com\/parents-guide\/choosing-a-first-car","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a first car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whoever's paying, the biggest concern is going to be cost. The cost of the car, the cost of insurance<\/a>, tax, fuel... Crikey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

A lot of those things are related though, so there are a few points to keep in mind when you're looking for the right first car for your child.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Suitability<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

    Yes, price matters. But don't compromise on safety for that. Your child needs a car they can drive comfortably, so make sure you consider things like power steering and seat adjustability. They'll probably have had their driving lessons in a fairly modern car, so a much older model could be a difficult transition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    You might find the best thing to do is fine a similar model to the one they learned in. This cuts out the distraction of getting used to new controls and an unfamiliar ride. <\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n

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    Insurance<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

    Insurance often costs more than the car. There's a big reason for this: the cost of a crash is much more than a replacement Fiat Punto. Injury to people can cost millions in ongoing care.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    Young drivers crash more than older drivers, so this risk is reflected in insurance premiums. Telematics insurance helps to bring this cost down, but picking the right car can also help.\r\n\r\n

    Choosing a car for cheaper insurance:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n