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Which cars are cheap to insure and run for a 17-year-old?

Can you let me know what is the best car for a 17-year-old, especially with the insurance part of the bargain being so high?

Asked on 20 July 2010 by shellgirl

Answered by David Ross
The Citroen C1, KIA Picanto or Hyundai i10 are all cheap to insure and cheap to run.
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