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What first car for provisional driver?

Chaz · 2004-04-07 17:25:10

Just got my wife's Punto sold, she is now using the GTI. I am finally going to do my provisional and move from riding bikes all my life to driving a car. I am 30 - this helps. Where would I get insurance on a car with a new provisional and no claims. What engine size would I be limited to even be quoted on. I dont mind…

07-04-2004 5:25pm

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Chaz

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Just got my wife's Punto sold, she is now using the GTI. I am finally going to do my provisional and move from riding bikes all my life to driving a car. I am 30 - this helps.
Where would I get insurance on a car with a new provisional and no claims. What engine size would I be limited to even be quoted on. I dont mind paying extra - but a reasonable amount.

Ideas?

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#2 07-04-2004 7:30pm

Nuttzz

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Get a 1l micra, escort, punto (???) nice 'n cheap on the insurance in general

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#3 07-04-2004 7:36pm

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Since you have a second car, why not look at getting a classic car for yourself? Insurance is quite cheap and you are more likely to get bike-like fun than from a granny-mobile.

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#4 07-04-2004 8:44pm

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Agreed. When exactly does the classic bit kick in? I am very happy to drive a older car - this is for sure. Could I still benefit from a classic on first provisional?

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#5 08-04-2004 8:36pm

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the car has to be 20 years old,if its 30 years no NCT

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