Learning to drive is becoming increasingly more costly for young drivers. Choosing to buy your own car to learn in can mean you’re more comfortable and confident in driving compared to say driving in your parents car. Plus, you will have got used to it and it’ll feel normal driving it when it comes to you passing your test.
At RIX we’re here to help you set off on the right foot with buying your first car, so we’ve compiled a list of the top cars to choose for learner drivers.
FORD FIESTA
Ford is a brand well known for its reliability and has revolutionised the automotive industry with so many benefits at such a reasonable price point.
This may just be the best small car for learner drivers with the fact it is easy to drive and simple to operate. The steering is light and accurate, is compact enough for easy parking but still comfortable and is cheap to run and insure.
We recommend either the 1.25 or 1.4 litre engines; these are perfect for a learner driver and keep running costs low and insurance costs down.
The Ford Fiesta also comes with a heap of safety features, including but not limited to, ABS, central locking, brake assist, child safety locks, anti-theft alarm, driver and passenger safety airbags, traction control, engine immobiliser, crash sensors and much more. This all depends on the model you buy but a lot of the base variants come with much of this.
When it comes to choosing which model to get, RIX are here to help you buy your used Ford Fiesta in person at our dealership in Warrington, or over the phone.
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Volkswagens are driven by a lot of young learners and for good reason. It’s a fun car to drive, alongside having low running costs. For a small car it feels impressively stable and safe to drive and performs great on motorways.
If you’re in the market for a polo we definitely recommend upgrading to a newer model due to the updated cabin technology on offer. The new shapes are Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatible allowing a smarter and safer way to drive.
Furthermore, VW has an improved sound system and more sporty design with their Beats editions of both the current and previous generation Polos. On the other hand the SE model lacks the appealing exterior but provides a well built interior.
TOYOTA AYGO
Toyota Aygos are a perfect little city runaround. They have been named as the cheapest and most reasonable cars to insure for new drivers too, They are small in size meaning a smaller engine resulting in better fuel economy. Not only that, but these cars are big on style, with loads of colours to choose from and have lots of fresh tech to keep young drivers happy.
If you're interested in learning more about the Toyota Aygo, come to our Warrington car dealership for more information and a test drive.
NISSAN MICRA
The Nissan Micra has the reputation for being a great budget option for learner drivers. The latest models offer something very special as they have been completely revamped from the ground up. The 1.0L engine is a big appeal for learner drivers as well as the easy handling. These superminis also look reasonably sporty and classy, with great interiors and visibility.
If any of these cars look appealing to you or you want to find out more, come visit us in person today, and you could be driving away with a used Ford Fiesta on the same day.