First Car Question

GeneralLeeBike

Hi guys.
I turned 17 a while back, and am doing my theory test in two weeks. My only problem is that my parents drive an Audi a6 and a Mitsubishi space wagon. My dad has both cars insured in his name and has open insurance on both cars which means anyone can drive the cars providing he knows about it.He has no problems with me driving his a6, but I'm worried I'll end up crashing it.

I work as a bicycle mechanic and also sell bikes for a profit, so I have a bit of money saved up. I'm thinking of buying a 2000 Mitsubishi lancer. It can be added to my dads insurance policy and tax is only €350 a year (I think).

Does anyone think this is a good idea? Or should I look for something smaller or just drive the a6?

Carstuck

Open insurance policy means that you have to be at least 25 years old with a full driving license. Think there is a rule about amount of penalty points too but I can't remember off hand.

Before you commit to buying a car ring up insurance companies to get a quote.

GeneralLeeBike

You're both right about the open insurance policy. Normally it only applies to fully licensed drivers between 25 and 70, but because my dad works in insurance he's able to get open insurance for anybody over the age of 16 with any type of licence.