Learning to drive is a life skill that many of us get excited about when we come of age, however it can always be an expensive experience. Choosing the right car to learn in is vital.
Insurance experts at Confused.com have put their minds together and researched into the cars that offer the cheapest learner driver insurance. They’ve also offered advice on what car makes the best car for a learner.
The Fiat 500 Pop came out on top when talking about the cheapest car for a learner driver to get insured, with an annual price of £640.70.
The Pop is the entry-level car of the Fiat 500 range, with a 1.2-litre petrol engine and economy of 59 miles per gallon. With light steering and small dimensions, it’s considered as a fairly easy car to drive, making it easy to park in tight spaces and a good choice for learner drivers.
The MINI cooper came in second in the league of cheapest cars to insure for a learner driver, with the annual insurance premium cost coming in at £642.66.
Out of several models the MINI cooper offers, the entry-level engine is ideal for new drivers nipping about town and taking shorter trips. The easy handling of a MINI cooper should make driving for learners a little easier.
Rounding out the top 3 is another Fiat, the 500 lounge, with an annual insurance cost of £688.12. This is similar to the 500 Pop in that it offers electric front windows, stop start and electric door mirrors.
For getting around the city, the 1.2 petrol engine is efficient, and the light steering and forgiving suspension make it an easy drive for a learner. Fuel tax costs can be kept to a minimum due to the fact that it offers good fuel economy.
Top 10 cheapest vehicles for learner drivers to insure, according to Confused.com
Rank Model Make Average annual price 1 500 Pop Fiat £640.70 2 Cooper MINI £642.66 3 500 Lounge Fiat £688.12 4 107 Urban Peugeot £696.11 5 KA Zetec Ford £821.26 6 Polo Match (60) Volkswagen £859.95 7 One MINI £867.95 8 Fiesta Zetec Climate Ford £909.16 9 Fiesta Zetec (80) Ford £1,021.13 10 Corsa Limited Edition Vauxhall £1,025.72