Buyer's guide
First car guides for UK parents
Plain English advice from a family who has been buying and selling first cars for 25 years. No jargon, no upsells.
Buyer's guide
The 7 best first cars in the UK for 2026
Our pick of the most reliable, affordable and insurance-friendly first cars for new UK drivers this year.
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A practical step-by-step for parents: telematics, named drivers, voluntary excess and the mistakes that double your premium.
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A no-nonsense walkaround checklist parents and first-time buyers can run through in 10 minutes.
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