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What's the best first car for a new driver?

My daughter will be finishing university in June and wants help to buy her first car. She will be 22 and we just require a car thats reliable and cheap to insure.
How do we start please?

Asked on 3 May 2024 by Shaun Taylor

Answered by Andrew Brady
It depends on budget, but we'd probably be looking for a sensible little used car such as a Kia Picanto or Toyota Aygo. This might be useful: www.honestjohn.co.uk/guides/best-first-car/
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