Parents trying to convince me not to drive!!

Personally I would say if you want to and you can afford to then now is the right time to start learning. The cost of learning to drive never decreases. Surely your parents appreciate that?

Once you’ve passed your test you automatically gain a new level of independence. I learnt while I was at college, which was 2 bus journeys, which took anything up to an hour each way on some occasions, assuming the buses turned up. Having passed my test I was then able to drive myself which would take between 15-20 minutes each way.

Learning to drive at an early age is surely when your mind and body are at their best. Your reflexes are sharper, and your brain should easily engage to learning new skills.

Driving lessons with the tests and everything will probably set you back £500 alone but it's really nice to have so then you won't need to worry about going through the whole process later on if you decide you want to get a car. You'll be able to just do it straight away

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Originally Posted by Clumping

I really want to start driving. I haven't yet learnt yet, but I am looking at doing it now. Since I told my parents, they basically have been trying to convince me that it's a terrible idea (money wise). I'm working full-time now, so I feel there's a strong possibility that I WOULD be able to afford it.
So anyone who drives, can you tell me what cars are good to get that aren't going to cost a bomb with insurance etc. And how much on average it costs you a month/year?


+Rep for good advice!

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Depends on what car... Smaller cars & diesels are usually better on economy, insurance and tax. You also have to consider maintenance and the yearly MOT/Servicing on the car - what is your budget to buy the car?

Include at least £20 a lesson, for 20 lessons - £400 (average) and then pay for the actual tests (£125 average).

Driving is expensive but if you get the right car, with the right insurer (usually become a named driver on one of your parents' policies for said car) and then you can go! Consider how far you have to travel every day and multiply that by how much fuel is and work out the MPG of the car.

IE: My new car that I'm getting (fingers crossed, tomorrow) is an 09 plate Volvo C30 R Design, looks nice, economical, cheap on insurance and tax, MOT is done till next year, so for now I'm good.

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Originally Posted by Demi

Depends on what car... Smaller cars & diesels are usually better on economy, insurance and tax. You also have to consider maintenance and the yearly MOT/Servicing on the car - what is your budget to buy the car?

Include at least £20 a lesson, for 20 lessons - £400 (average) and then pay for the actual tests (£125 average).

Driving is expensive but if you get the right car, with the right insurer (usually become a named driver on one of your parents' policies for said car) and then you can go! Consider how far you have to travel every day and multiply that by how much fuel is and work out the MPG of the car.

IE: My new car that I'm getting (fingers crossed, tomorrow) is an 09 plate Volvo C30 R Design, looks nice, economical, cheap on insurance and tax, MOT is done till next year, so for now I'm good.

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My lessons and tests are covered, my parents gave me money for them, so those aren't a worry :P
And great, thanks :)

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Originally Posted by danzooo

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Brilliant, thanks :)

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Originally Posted by Clumping

My lessons and tests are covered, my parents gave me money for them, so those aren't a worry :P
And great, thanks :)


Brilliant, thanks :)

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If you need help hunting for a first car, let me know :)

I bought a Corsa SXI for £3000, 1.2l. First year's insurance was £1450ish, tax is £120 a year, I spend about £50-60 a week on petrol. Renewal is up soon, with my insurance being about £750 with a years no claims, fully comp with my parents as added drivers, and I'm 22. But I've just had a promotion and a good pay rise, so I'm looking at getting a Vauxhall Astra VXR

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Originally Posted by mrwoooooooo

my car costs me £280 per month on petrol and insurance, that's £200 on insurance and driving 26miles each day to work

everyone's is going to be different though, i'd concentrate on lessons before thinking about how much a car / insurance is going to cost you

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£80 on petrol whilst doing 26 miles a day? Yeah right!

I get 50mpg with my car, that would cost me around £3.50 a day just to do that journey.

3.50 x 25 working days (excluding weekends alone...) £105. Slap on another 30-40 miles a weekend and you're close to £150 a month on petrol, if not more. Recently I've been going through £50 a week :S

My insurance was £250 p/m.

Then don't forget costs such as MOT & tax disc. Car can be swell one week, then require £300 work the next week. Only do it if you have cash saved up, if you don't, welcome to the land of debt.

Not everyone gets 50mpg I get 15...

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Originally Posted by Cixso

£80 on petrol whilst doing 26 miles a day? Yeah right!

I get 50mpg with my car, that would cost me around £3.50 a day just to do that journey.

3.50 x 25 working days (excluding weekends alone...) £105. Slap on another 30-40 miles a weekend and you're close to £150 a month on petrol, if not more. Recently I've been going through £50 a week :S

My insurance was £250 p/m.

Then don't forget costs such as MOT & tax disc. Car can be swell one week, then require £300 work the next week. Only do it if you have cash saved up, if you don't, welcome to the land of debt.

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Originally Posted by GoldenMerc

Not everyone gets 50mpg I get 15...

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Unlucky ;)