Buying Your First Car With Cartime
CARTIMES GUIDE TO BUYING YOUR FIRST CAR
Here at Cartime, we understand the struggles in today’s day and age of getting your first car.
The finance and insurance can be extremely daunting, but we are here to help make sure you can achieve a car that will be extremely reliable and not break your bank balance. Here are some key factors to consider that will be helpful when looking for your first car – plus, have provided a couple of great examples which might take your fancy.
A common misconception in buying your first car is to look for something cheap, commonly referred to as a “run-around”. Now, all be it might not break the bank, but you should be aware that your insurance is likely to be considerably higher than a newer car, this is due to safety features being a lot more efficient in more up-to-date cars – plus the fact that it’s more likely to suffer mechanical damage.
A second thing that all new drivers should consider is the insurance group. All cars in the UK are rated between 1-50 on their insurance rating: 1 being the lowest and where we suggest all new drivers aim to be close to when buying a car. A few examples of lower-insurance cars are the Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Polo, and Kia Picanto. We have all the following cars in stock, which are all available on our feel-good finance deal at great monthly prices!
The size of the engine is also a huge factor that insurance companies will consider when giving you a quote, cars between 1.0 and 1.4 litre are typically the best value for insurance due to a smaller engine being more suitable for new drivers.
We also have a great selection of Volkswagen Polos in stock between our Bury and Rochdale showrooms, with our most affordable available from as little as £195 a month. This model comes with front and rear parking sensors, a 6.5-inch touchscreen and perfect mobile integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
We also have a great selection of Volkswagen Polos in stock between our Bury and Rochdale showrooms, with our most affordable available from as little as £195 a month. This model comes with front and rear parking sensors, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, and perfect mobile integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Our final pick for the best car for new drivers is the Kia Picanto, here is an example of one we currently have in stock. This car should be cheap to insure with it having a 1.0L engine and being in insurance group 4. This model comes equipped with USB and auxiliary ports. Finished in a stunning Blue Breeze and is accompanied by 14-inch steel wheels. This is as available for as little as £146 a month on our Feel Good Finance.
To conclude our guide to buying your first car, we encourage you to come to one of our showrooms in either Bury or Rochdale, we have a wide selection of cars that have 1.0L engines and cars in low insurance groups, which will be perfect for new drivers which are all available on our feel good finance. Our award-winning team will also be on hand to guide you throughout the process and answer any questions you may have – plus many cars are available to drive away on the same day! Car buying never felt SOOO good!
