How do I get a car home from a dealership?

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I know this is a stupid question, but I don't have a clue.

I'm a provisional driver and have no one in my family that can drive a car home from a dealership. I want to buy a car so that I can practice with my instructor in my own vehicle. But how can I get a car home if I can't drive it alone? The dealerships near me don't seem to offer delivery either. I'm at a total loss!

Your instructor would have to meet you there, and you'd have to have your insurance all sorted out in advance.

I waited til I'd passed, and then my instructor came with me to look at cars and test drive them, but I had to drive it home when I finally got one (though we drove out together). She just did all that during the lesson time that I paid for.

Don't. Really, really don't. Pass your test first, then buy something small, reliable and have the instructor meet you at the dealership.

You'll need a licensed driver, over the age of 21 who has held their licence for over 3 years to accompany you whilst you drive.

Don’t, you’re paying insurance etc on a car you can’t enjoy to the full yet

However, we bought a new car from dealership and it was insured for five days while we sorted out our own. No idea if this is normal, first car for us

Buying a car just to practice in sounds like a very expensive way to learn to drive. Will you have anyone else to sit with you to practice?

Don't, the car will not have dual controls. You'd be throwing money away.

Best to wait and get a car once you have passed your test. Silly to buy something you will only use for 2 hours a week for 6 months or more.

You might find that your instructor does not want to teach you in your own car.

OP, all manual cars are basically the same to drive. They only vary a bit in the amount and position of the non essentials such as audio system etc - they’ve all got a steering wheel, gears and pedals!
I’d learn to drive first, then go and test drive several models to find one that suits you. Or if you already have one in mind, use an instructor who owns that particular model.

Ask the dealership about delivery?

However, I would agree 100% that it's better to wait.

Op just ask the dealership to drop it off. They'll do it no problem as long as you aren't too far away.

Has your driving instructor agreed to teach you in your own car? It's very unusual.

Wait until you have passed to buy it.

Once you have passed, you could ask the instructor to accompany you in your own car for a couple of extra lessons,maybe?

I assume you have good reasons to make the purchase, and don't need advice about that.

To answer your actual question, don't you know anyone at all with a licence who can drive it or accompany you? If not, I would suggest asking your driving instructor.

Perfectly possible to learn to drive without dual controls BTW.

Perfectly possible to learn to drive without dual controls BTW

Of course it is, it makes no difference from the learners point of view. For the person in the passenger seat though? Huge difference.

Pass your test first, then buy something small, reliable and have the instructor meet you at the dealership.

Why would she need the instructor to meet her at the dealership if she has passed her test?

Has your driving instructor agreed to teach you in your own car? It's very unusual.

No it isn't.