THE RIGHT CAR FOR TEENAGERS
A first car is always a memorable experience. We can all remember the first time our very own set of wheels rolled down the driveway. The feeling of pride and responsibility remains unmatched for such a long period of time. Remember that this is the feeling your teenage kid will experience when he gets his own set of wheels. It doesn’t matter whether it’s you who are footing the bill or it’s extra hours working over the weekend. It’s the presence of the car and not its quality and all that will determine the moment.
When you get that car its best to get it insured. If it’s a new sports car, maybe canary yellow or electric blue then be ready to foot a huge premium bill. A sports car in itself means fast driving and in the hands of a young driver the line between thrill seeking and negligent driving becomes all the more blurred. This is not to say that all young drivers are bad or irresponsible but accidents happen all the time and the probability of them with a young driver is higher than now. Insurance companies, nevertheless, will consider the risk much greater and grant you a policy on a higher premium. If your adamant about getting your kid a cool sports car than we suggest you give him proper training as well inculcating a higher sense of responsibility. Even with a sports car, careful driving can result in the premium being decreased in a matter of months.
At the other end of the spectrum if your getting an old rusty than doesn’t have more than 10 years of life than be sure than you will get a low premium. Old cars mean slower speeds, less maneuverability and preponderance of spare parts, all which help insurance companies foot smaller bills and at lower risks.
On most occasions you will find a car between these two extremes. Find a car that fills your kids needs and isn’t just one on which you end up spending money on. Similarly if you buy an expensive one be ready to bear higher premiums and with gas prices shooting through the sky, a higher cost on gallons. Get in touch with a local insurance company that can give you the best buy. A combination of a sturdy car and a responsible teenager will mean a decent premium. It might not be a chick magnet for the young gun of your but at the end of the day not everyone has their own car.