Carcraft

Gone are the days when new drivers would simply be added to a parent’s insurance policy so they can drive the family car. With an increasing number of young drivers having part time jobs, they are keen to buy their own vehicle, but with this comes a number of questions. What will I be able to afford, will it cost a lot to run, will the insurance be expensive, and will it be easy to manoeuvre?

Carcraft, the UK’s leading used car supermarket and stockists of models suitable for all needs, are not surprised by the trend of new drivers opting for smaller cars. With smaller price-tags, but no fewer options, small vehicles are an obvious choice for budget-conscious motorists with a new license.

With all the safety features of larger models, including airbags and reinforced crash bars, ‘city cars’ score well in Euro NCAP crash tests, affording parents peace of mind when their offspring venture out on the open road for a solo drive. The fuel economy with a smaller vehicle is often better than more sizeable models, using less fuel and producing lower emissions (affording a nice reduction in road tax as a bonus).

Small in size, city cars are the ideal choice for urban excursions, being able to dart into small spaces quickly and efficiently, giving a new driver much needed confidence when they are behind the wheel, and long distance driving becomes a pleasure with excellent handling and visibility.

It is true that ‘hot hatches’ have long been a favourite with freshly qualified drivers looking to display their new talent, but with this trend came a huge rise in collisions, and in turn, insurance premiums. Buying a car can be a large outlay for a young person, and as such, a small, reliable and practical car is an opportunity to demonstrate common sense, and good road sense. By acquiring a car which is easy to handle and safe, a new driver poses a smaller risk on the road. All Carcraft vehicles, big or small, would be ideal vendors for new motorists.