Have you just passed your driving test? Congratulations, your world is about to change. There’s an open highway out there, and it’s lined with fantastic possibilities. You won’t have to rely on lifts any more, and whenever you want to go somewhere you can simply climb behind the wheel and do it. Your new driving license isn’t just a hard earned piece of paper, it’s a giver of freedom.
Now that you’ve got your license, you have an important task ahead of you: choosing your very first car. Choose wisely, because it’s something that will remain with you for the rest of your life. First cars, like first loves, always hold a place in your heart. You’ll get lots of advice from your family and friends, and it can pay to listen to experienced drivers, but at the end of the day it’s your first car and you need to find the one that’s going to be perfect for you.
The most important thing to consider is your budget. The Ferrari can wait a little longer, you can have just as much fun for now in a Fiat or a VW. Buying your first car isn’t the only cost. You’ll also have to pay for road tax, and insurance. It’s quite common for motor insurance to cost more than the first car itself. Do you want to pay for breakdown cover? It’s another expense, but one that can actually save you money if you need to call upon it.
Have you considered all of the costs, and worked out exactly what kind of car you want to buy? As a first time buyer there may be things that you haven’t thought of, so here’s a very useful infographic that can make your life easier.
First Time Car Buyer? is an infographic that was produced by Gumtree
