Young Driver Insurance Help!

[suzi-q]

I am trying to find a reasonably priced car insurance for my 18 yr old son. He is buying his 1st car. Its a nice 53 reg Renault Clio.

He had an accident last year on his scooter and was held responsible. No damage to his bike but the third party claim was �685.

Any tips for a reasonably priced insurance. The best I have managed to find so far is Tescos at �2100 with a 20% once hes passed his Pass Plus.

[Electrochem]

I doubt if you will get it much cheaper than that. I know 17 year olds who have paid �3K plus for a similar sortof car.

[Ward-Minter]

http://www.insuresupermarket.com/motor/knowregistration.asp

try this site. Noted best for a comparative.

[Coobeastie]

you could try elephant.com

[evo_Rizla]

I'm sure the back pages of Max Power etc are full of phone numbers for insurance companys who specialise in young people or powerful cars etc. could be worth a try.

[Eddiecurrent]

Get him to buy a cheap 'throw away' car, that won't cost too much to insure. Also if he crashes it (which sadly the odds suggest he might ) then it won't cost too much to replace or repair. I don't know how many youngsters can afford a 53 plate car and the insurance nowadays it's a mystery to me! I'd get a cheap car and build up the no claims. Then get a more expensive car.

[spaced]

I agree with Eddiecurrent. Start off with a cheap car. A 3yr old Clio is lovely but its his first car, he has little experience and would be more peeved if he ruined his nice new car than a older one.

Start off with a cheaper car, build up NCB, then get a better car once he has more experience and confidence. I would keep away from Direct Line, I have had bad experiences with them, they suck! Try Churchill or Admiral. I used to have admiral before I sold my car and they were excellent. My partner has churchill and they are very good.