Car for new (young) driver

[MDUK]

My DS is taking his test next year and I will be buying his first car (he will be paying for the insurance). I need to start saving but don't know how much to budget and which cars to look at. Maybe I should chose car first then budget. I would imagine around £3000 will be what I can afford.

So what cars should I be looking out for and what is insurance likely to cost?

Can anyone help please?

This may be useful (put in your own postcode).

You don't want a too big engine because that will just increase insurance. It depends on circumstances but I know a 17 year old lad whose parents are paying £2,500 for his insurance annually.

lulabellamozerella that was useful, thank you. i like the Yaris!

@herbietea Polo sounds nice but i though VW was expensive, not sure i can find one for £3k

Polo, agree
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Clio
Punto
Corsa
Mazda3
Fiesta
Saxo
Micra

Brillian, thanks

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