New or used?

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New or used?

You kindly gave me the make and models of cars that are cheap to run and in the lowest insurance group but I am trying to work out if it is better to buy new or second hand - possibly even a banger. Is the insurance cheaper on a £2,000 car than on one that cost £8,000?

Asked on 12 March 2011 by Loofah

Answered by Honest John

Not necessarily.

Tags: buying insurance first cars

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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