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Young Drivers: Everything You Need To Know
You’ve just passed your test, you can’t wait to get behind the wheel of a new car, and you’re now the go-to person for lifts from friends.
But what sort of lease car will keep you smiling for months on end?
Young Drivers
Leasing offers younger drivers the chance to drive a safe, reliable, stylish, brand new car at an affordable monthly lease price.
And the great news is that as long as you’re 18 or older, you hold a full UK driving licence, and can fulfil the other key application requirements then you could be eligible to join the Select Car Leasing family.
In the past younger drivers with modest incomes might have been restricted to ageing, unreliable, and seriously-uncool second-hand vehicles. But thanks to leasing’s affordability, younger drivers can now experience the joys of a new, safe and fuel-efficient vehicle that comes with all the latest driver assistance technology to give you and your loved ones reassurance.
You enjoy the peace of mind of knowing precisely what your monthly payments are and you can also choose a fully-inclusive leasing ‘Maintenance’ package.
Enjoy Style and Performance
...without running costs breaking the bank every month!
The big consideration for younger drivers is insurance.
And the good news here is that there are a host of brilliant modern vehicles which are cheaper to insure than others.
Where you live and how you plan to use the vehicle will ultimately affect your insurance premium - and remember that you’ll need to take out fully-comprehensive insurance with any lease car.
But you should aim to identify a vehicle that falls into what’s known as a low ‘insurance group’ - a Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 or Group 5 car is a great starting point.
The joy of a compact hatchback
The cars that fall into the lowest insurance groups - and which are therefore the most affordable to lease and run - are typically compact hatchbacks.
But with vehicles like the stylish SEAT Ibiza and the vibrant Volkswagen Polo falling into this category, there’s plenty of leasing choice for younger drivers.
Other cars to consider that have also been placed in the lowest insurance groups are the Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, VW Up!, Fiat Panda, and the Renault Clio.
It’s also good to know that with leasing - as opposed to purchasing a vehicle outright - you can keep hold of the savings you have in the bank, using them to pursue other dreams, such as putting down a deposit on a house, saving for a holiday, or even putting money aside for future university plans.
Leasing offers young drivers the chance to drive a safe, reliable, stylish brand new car at an affordable price!
Key Things to Consider:
Then assess your car budget
Ask for a second-opinion from a friend or member of your family to help you calculate what proportion of your income you should spend on your lease car.
How fast do you really need to go?
It’s tempting to feel the need for speed - but a performance hot-hatch will be pricey to insure. It could be one for your future wish list instead.
If you’re confused or unsure about any aspect of leasing a car, give the Select Car Leasing team a call: 0118 920 5130
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