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First time driver - going on 30.

  • 12-04-2017 6:03pm
    #1
    matchboxyouth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm looking to get on the road in the next year. I am male and 30 in May, I'm a first time driver and have the theory test passed. I know the next step is getting the lessons completed, but I'm looking at getting a car first that I can practice in and do my lessons and eventual test in.
    I've read that FTD over 30 have real difficulty getting insurance. I found this very confusing but nonetheless I'm not sure where to start looking. I've never been much of a car person, so its almost out of necessity rather than desire that I need to get on the road... If anyone is in my position or has been before, a first time driver approaching his 30's but is getting on the road or has already, it'd be great to hear your experiences.
    Saying that, anyone who has any information to point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!


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  • #2
    at9qu5vp0wcix7
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    I am in a similar situation albeit a few years younger - cheapest quotes I can get are ~2100 with axa on a 2006/07 car (1.0-1.6L). I would be curious if your age made the insurance cheaper.


  • #3
    2Mad2BeMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭2Mad2BeMad


    Rafael Scruffy Wisecrack wrote: »
    I am in a similar situation albeit a few years younger - cheapest quotes I can get are ~2100 with axa on a 2006/07 car (1.0-1.6L). I would be curious if your age made the insurance cheaper.

    Are you going with the drivesave app with axa? save 20 percent I think.
    My first time getting insured was for 1600 with axa using that app


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