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Classic Insurance for Young drivers 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Triumph Stag. I want a classic car policy for the agreed valuation etc. I would like my 17 year old son to be able to drive it on his provisional... -
First car for a tall driver? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest cars that might be suitable for a young (17 year old), very tall (6'3") driver, who finds many cars very uncomfortable, but has a limited... -
Young drivers insurance. 1 Nov 2011 (Forum)
on what are the real cheapest cars to insure, most reliable, cheapest easiest to maintain etc etc? Does anyone know of a broker or insurance company who will take on learner drivers in their own car and then NOT load the insurance once they have passed? Thanks -
Hitting home hard. - Young people "cruising" 19 Jul 2015 (Forum)
now, driver escaped with minor injuries. Other car on the way home not involved but not close enough to see what happened. Not young "idiots" but normal teenagers.. -
Young Driver Accident 19 Apr 2006 (Forum)
A friend of mines sister had a bad car accident on friday evening, she is only been driving for about 3 months and she missed a red light. She was hit... -
Young Driver Insurance Claim 22 Sep 2004 (Forum)
on the drivers side. As contact was the rear corner of the Peugeot it has only suffered a broken rear light unit. The other driver was very understanding and is going to get an estimate for the repairs and let us know how much it is so we can decide if it needs to be an insurance claim. In order to come -
Which cars are best for first-time drivers? 8 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm a young first-time driver who's looking for a 10 to 12-year-old car with low running costs. Insurance should be as cheap as possible and the tax possibly... -
Are older cars really safer for younger drivers? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
You've advised someone looking for a cheap car for their 17-year-old son to consider a small classic such a Morris Minor. I'm very concerned about this... -
Insurance for young drivers 18 Jan 2008 (Forum)
A friend of mine is selling her cheap (£795) car to a 17year old girl who has just passed her test. Her mother is buying the car for her as a present,... -
Why has the insurance for my triplets increased to £6000 now they've passed their driving tests? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently forwarded you a quote to get my three 17-year-old triplets driving. I got a quotation of £1300 for a 2010 Toyota Auris with my daughter as the... -
Toot Toot !! 16 Jul 2017 (Forum)
The press has been fulminating about smart/slippery car salesmen who sell to young people with the minimum monthly payment and who never own the vehicle. Perhaps that explains/reinforces my prejudice about drivers, mainly young men, who toot the horn rather than think whether -
Small car for young driver 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm wondering, from reviews and personal experience, what good, small, economical first car would be best for me. My commute is around 15 miles on... -
Should I buy a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class as my first car? 6 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
Would a Mercedes-Benz A-Class from circa 2005 make sense for a new driver on a budget? -
Best 4 x 4 for low car insurance for young driver 20 Jul 2022 (Forum)
I am looking at buying a nearly new (less than 2 years old) 4x4 to share with my 21 son. He travels 30 miles a day to/from work, four days a week and part... -
See you later undertaker 12 Dec 2016 (Forum)
? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4014316/So-fault-HGV-driver-crashes-car-undertaking-turned-left-adamant-not-blame.html I surmise that the car driver is one of two things, a young -
What's the best cheap car for a young driver? 7 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a car that's new and nice, but cheap on insurance and tax. I am 18 years old. What should I buy? -
Young driver insurance - not so bad? 8 May 2006 (Forum)
Daughter #1 has a Punto 55, and we insured it in her name when she got it, before she passed her test. Passed 6 months ago, and just renewed her insurance,... -
What car would you recommend for a tall young driver? 17 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
We live on the Isle of Man where you are allowed to drive from age 16. Our son reaches that age next year. He is already over 6ft tall so the tiniest of... -
Is it possible to fit a black box to a classic car for my teenage son? 26 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old son wants a classic Mini as his first car. Would the insurance be expensive and is it possible to fit a black box to a Mini? -
Underwritten laws 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Further to your reply of a couple of weeks back regarding young drivers. I paid for a fully comprehensive insurance for my 17-year-old grandson for the...