The Benefits of Getting Your First Car

Passing your driving test is a major milestone in anyone’s life. After weeks and possibly even months of learning you can finally think about getting a car of your own and having more freedom than you have had in the past.

But while this is an exciting time, you also have a number of practicalities to think about. Firstly there is the question of what you will need your car for. Do you want it for getting to and from work? Will you be doing a lot of motorway driving? How about driving around town and going in and out of a nearby city?

All these things can have an impact on the type of car you buy. Some are designed more for being ‘about town’ cars, and are more fuel efficient on shorter distances than on longer ones. A car that would be suitable for this purpose may be very expensive on long distances involving motorway driving, so bear this in mind before you buy.

You also need to feel comfortable in the car you buy. It’s very tempting to go for the biggest and best one you can find, but this isn’t always the best decision. If you passed your test in a small car and you know you will be driving into a city every day to get to work, then you may feel more insecure in a larger car that you are not used to. To boost your confidence even more, you could also think about taking an advanced driving course, such as one that covers motorway driving as well.

You also need to think about insurance. This can be costly for new drivers anyway, and you may even find that some companies refuse to insure you on several different types of car, depending on what class they are in. Always get several quotes before you commit to buying any particular make or model of car, so you don’t get caught out.

But one of the most important things you need to think about is how you are going to afford to buy your first car. If you have had a part or full time job for a while you may have been able to start saving towards one, but once you have added on the cost of insurance and tax, your money might not go as far as you previously thought.

In this case, a finance deal might be your best bet. Car finance in Manchester for example will give you the opportunity to borrow the money you need to buy a car in that area. Some finance companies also supply the car itself, so you don’t have the hassle of going to more than one business.

With a good finance deal you could be on the road sooner than you think.

Daniel Collins writes on a number of topics on behalf of a digital marketing agency and a variety of clients. As such, this article is to be considered a professional piece with business interests in mind.