I second this. I think leasing is a good way to go. My first car only cost £1000 but broke down several times (once on a major slip road which was terrifying). It was just too much stress for me when I’d only been driving a few weeks!! Luckily my second car was ok but you never know what you’re buying. My car clearly had issues before it was sold to meI’m 10 months in passing and owning the car and it potentially needs some expensive work doing to itI probably wouldn’t have got a brand new car but get the best that you can afford. I wish we spent a bit more on ours! It’s really put us off buying a ‘second hand’ one again so looking into leasing or finance now and tbh leasing is looking a bit more appealing to us which I didn’t expect!
I got mine on finance. £129 a month. I pay everything else for it every August (I have it 18 months before passing) it’s a nice little Ford Fiesta!I was wondering if anyone had any advice on buying your first car? Like should I try to buy it outright, or is finance okay? I've been looking around on autotrader, gumtree Arnold Cark etc and really like the look of a mini countryman. I have no idea what to look for, no one I know drives and can offer any advice.
I’m sure you will do great. Nerves are completely normal, it’s a huge thing learning to drive. Let us know how you get on xI have my first ever driving lesson at 2pm and I'm close to tears just thinking about it. Really hope it isn't a big disaster!
It will be fine. We all started at the beginning.I have my first ever driving lesson at 2pm and I'm close to tears just thinking about it. Really hope it isn't a big disaster!
I had a £500 corsa for my first car, then financed a newer model. My advice would be if you're going to finance, DON'T feel pressured to use the finance the dealership is offering you - shop around for your own finance. I got mine on a "car loan" through my bank and my finance was around £70/£80 per month when it would have been £120 if I'd have used the finance the dealership offered.I was wondering if anyone had any advice on buying your first car? Like should I try to buy it outright, or is finance okay? I've been looking around on autotrader, gumtree Arnold Cark etc and really like the look of a mini countryman. I have no idea what to look for, no one I know drives and can offer any advice.
How did you get on?I have my first ever driving lesson at 2pm and I'm close to tears just thinking about it. Really hope it isn't a big disaster!
I’m sure you will do great. Nerves are completely normal, it’s a huge thing learning to drive. Let us know how you get on x
It will be fine. We all started at the beginning.
Thank you all for your kind words!How did you get on?
Glad it went well.Thank you all for your kind words!It was a lot of information in 1 hour for me but I am a complete novice. I stalled once because I panicked but the driving instructor was nice about it and I didn't stall after that. I am really pleased with myself for going ahead and not cancelling the lesson because I am notorious for talking myself out of things. I have another session booked for next Saturday so hopefully I don't forget how to start the car!
Just keep checking, they only show 3 months ahead anyway I think but keep checking and see if you can get a cancellationDoes anyone know when they release new test dates? My instructor says I have to check everyday until I get one.
I know, I’m constantly checking and there’s none whatsoever anywhere near me.Just keep checking, they only show 3 months ahead anyway I think but keep checking and see if you can get a cancellation
I was going to recommend DGN too! I watched the channel often when I was learning to drive, it really helped. He does mock tests and a weekly video of a lesson with a learner.I really recommend DGN Driving School on YouTube. It's so helpful to watch between lessons and he does mock tests with people where you can see what went wrong and why. I'm a visual learner and this has been so helpful.
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