Welcome to BestFirstCars.co.uk – a great place to start looking for your FIRST used car. Having recently passed the driving test it’s possible the new driver feels daunted by the choice of cars. We are here to help the new driver buy the best vehicle that suits their lifestyle and budget. All the cars sold here are regular entries on the “Best Cars for New Drivers“. These lists are published each year by automobile experts such as WhatCar, The AA, Motorway and AutoExpress. Browse by BRAND of car here – with two models for each manufacturer. Click the image below to browse all the cars for new drivers listed for sale today. Or scroll down for a sample of the very latest cars – all listed in the last 24 hours
What is the best car for a new driver?
That’s the question we get asked most – what car should a new driver buy as their first car? There are many factors that need to be considered before making a decision – some of the most common considerations are:
- Number of Passengers – will you want to carry more than one passenger
- Affordable Insurance – what’s the maximum insurance group you can afford
- How many doors – most popular for a first car is a 3 door hatchback. Would you prefer a 5 door hatchback or something totally different.
- Economy and range – how far to you intend driving each day? With that in mind is a vehicle that only does 40mpg affordable? or is an electric car with a range of just 100 miles acceptable?
- Style – something we have to mention, a very personal view. Does the car meet your style expectations?
If you need more help please visit our best cars for new drivers guide here. This simple Top 10 First Cars has been compiled by averaging reports from the most reputable and trustworthy automobile publications and websites. It’s just our opinion and we welcome visitors to contact us with their own views, experiences and preferences on their first car.
Examples of cars listed for sale today – 4th March 2021
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2012 Ford KA 1.2 Zetec 3dr [Start Stop] HATCHBACK Petrol Manual Posted in : Ford Ka cars for sale from £3,500 upwards Posted : March 4, 2021 4:32 pmPrice : £3,999.00 Seller : ilchestercars Auction or Buy it Now : buy it now Mileage : refer to listing MOT : refer to listing Condition : Used Location : Ilchester, United Kingdom Warranty : check listing Description : 2012 Ford KA 1.2 Zetec 3dr [Start Stop] HATCHBACK Petrol Manual Bids (if auction) : Ends more details
Kia Rio 2008 1.4 Petrol Posted in : Kia Rio cars for sale - up to £3,499 Posted : March 4, 2021Price : £600.00 Seller : jozleo1973 Auction or Buy it Now : auction Mileage : refer to listing MOT : refer to listing Condition : Used Location : Halifax, United Kingdom Warranty : check listing Description : Kia Rio 2008 1.4 Petrol Bids (if auction) : 1 Ends on : 2021-03-11 12:54:38 Time Remaining : more about this Kia
2007 Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i Zinc 5 door 5dr Black 1 OWNER FSH Posted in : Toyota Yaris cars for sale - up to £3,499 Posted : March 4, 2021 5:49 pmPrice : £1,299.00 Seller : porka_911 Auction or Buy it Now : buy it now Mileage : refer to listing MOT : refer to listing Condition : Used Location : manchester, United Kingdom Warranty : check listing Description : 2007 Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i Zinc 5 door 5dr Black 1 OWNER FSH Bids (if auction) more about this Toyota
2009 Vauxhall Corsa Vxr 1.6 turbo new clutch 12months mot Posted in : Vauxhall Corsa cars for sale - up to £3,499 Posted : March 4, 2021Price : £2,840.00 Seller : wojtekwojtek123 Auction or Buy it Now : buy it now Mileage : refer to listing MOT : refer to listing Condition : Used Location : Cheltenham, United Kingdom Warranty : check listing Description : 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Vxr 1.6 turbo new clutch 12months mot Bids (if auction) : Ends on more about this car
Volkswagen Polo Se….2010..5dr…Lovely Condition Posted in : VW Polo cars for sale up to £3,499 Posted : March 4, 2021 3:27 pmPrice : £3,395.00 Seller : midfieldmenace6 Auction or Buy it Now : buy it now Mileage : refer to listing MOT : refer to listing Condition : Used Location : margate, United Kingdom Warranty : check listing Description : Volkswagen Polo Se….2010..5dr…Lovely Condition Bids (if auction) : Ends on : 2021-04-01 14:48:04 Time Remaining : more about this VW
Seat mii automatic 1.0 patrol ulez free Posted in : Seat Mii cars for sale - up to £3,499 Posted : March 4, 2021Price : £500.00 Seller : worlwide-26 Auction or Buy it Now : auction Mileage : refer to listing MOT : refer to listing Condition : Used Location : Luton, United Kingdom Warranty : check listing Description : Seat mii automatic 1.0 patrol ulez free Bids (if auction) : 0 Ends on : 2021-03-11 14:34:12 Time more here
2019 Hyundai i10 1.0 Go SE 5dr HATCHBACK Petrol Manual Posted in : Hyundai i10 cars for sale - from £3,500 Posted : March 4, 2021Price : £9,295.00 Seller : jhforeman1 Auction or Buy it Now : buy it now Mileage : refer to listing MOT : refer to listing Condition : Used Location : Driffield, United Kingdom Warranty : check listing Description : 2019 Hyundai i10 1.0 Go SE 5dr HATCHBACK Petrol Manual Bids (if auction) : Ends on more details
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For each model of car we have added a filter to show cars UP TO £3,499 and cars ABOVE £3,500. This value is the approximate price spent on a first car in 2020. My first car cost me £150 in 1985 (a Fiat 125s – 75HP). A first car needs to be reliable, easy to drive, economical and cheap to insure. A majority of the cars listed here are classified between insurance group 2 and 6 – however – please make certain that any particular model is within your insurance budget before completing a sale.
