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Car for 18-year-old son

I wondered what the best car would be and how much it would be to insure for my 18 year old son.

He he passed his test 2 days after his 17th and has also got an HGV licence. I would like one (doesn't have to be new) which would not cost a lot to insure him as the named driver. He would only be driving it to/from stables when he is at uni and then home when he comes home for a few weekends/holidays. During the day it will mainly not be driven.

Asked on 9 September 2011 by Kim

Answered by Honest John
Citroen C1, FIAT Panda 1.1, Nissan Pixo, Peugeot 107, Suzuki Alto, Toyota Aygo.
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