About Young Car Driver
Who is Young Car Driver
Young Car Driver is a UK-based website built specifically for drivers aged 16 to 25. Whether you’re researching your provisional licence, choosing an instructor, buying a car, or sorting out car insurance for the first time — we break down the complicated stuff and give you straight, helpful answers.
Editorial Promise
Everything on Young Car Driver is written or reviewed by real people — journalists, finance writers, subject specialists, and young drivers with first-hand experience of learning to drive, buying a car, or getting insured. We believe in clear, helpful, and honest advice. See how we write and review content.
Why choose Young Car Driver?
- Compare car Insurance and Finance – supported with balanced and factual advice
- Motoring Guides – a virtual library covering the topics you need to know
- Frequently Asked Questions – the essential answers to the questions people ask
Compare car Insurance and Finance – supported with balanced and factual advice
At Young Car Driver, we pride ourselves on being impartial and trustworthy. As an independent website, we don’t rely on any one insurer or finance provider, which allows us to be completely impartial when it comes to our partnerships. This ensures the products we offer are only from partners that we trust, presenting you with the best available options.
Our commitment to accuracy and reliability means our information is always up-to-date and trustworthy. You can count on us to deliver everything you need to make informed, confident insurance and car finance decisions. Trust Young Car Driver to guide you with integrity and expertise.
Motoring Guides – a virtual library covering the topics you need to know
Young Car Driver is home to a bank of in-depth, educational motoring guides. These guides tackle an array of topics, from learning to drive to buying and maintaining a car, all presented in an engaging and easily digestible format.
Each guide is quick to navigate and provides links to related content, so you have all the information you need at your fingertips. Whether taking your first driving lessons, navigating the car-buying process, or learning how to maintain and manage your car, our guides are here to support you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions – the essential answers to the questions people ask
Our comprehensive FAQs are the ultimate resource for young drivers in the UK. We have answers to your burning questions on topics including learning to drive, car insurance, car finance, buying a car, running and owning a car, and safe driving.
We’ve compiled a knowledge bank containing the most relevant questions and answers to ensure you feel well-informed and confident on the road. Explore our FAQs to find the information you need to enjoy a smooth and safe driving experience. Happy driving!
Meet the team
Get to know our Authors and experts.
Geoff Tooze
Founder and Managing Director
Geoff simplifies the process of buying cars and obtaining insurance for young drivers by offering transparent, straightforward services along with helpful guides. He is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for car finance and acts as an appointed representative for car insurance.
Get to Know Geoff
Verity Hogan
Finance & Insurance Editor
Verity Hogan is a personal finance journalist and content specialist with over 14 years of experience. Formerly Head of Content and Communications at CarFinance247, she has written extensively about car finance and insurance for leading UK brands including Carmoola, Ocean Finance, and CarFinance247.
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Gareth Dalton
Founder & Motoring Fanatic
Gareth's diverse career as an accountant and IT guru transitioned when his passion for cars led him to the motor sector and Young Car Driver. He has since significantly contributed to the website as a petrolhead and automotive expert.
Get to Know Gareth
Rebecca Goodman
Insurance & Personal Finance Expert
Rebecca Goodman is an award-winning personal finance journalist with over 15 years of experience. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, The Times, The Mail on Sunday, The Independent, The Telegraph, and The Sun, making her one of the most trusted voices in UK consumer journalism.
Get to Know Rebecca
Luca Dalton
Young Driver Blogger
Follow 17-year-old young driver Luca on an exciting journey as he works towards getting his driving licence. Follow his blog for updates and personal experiences, taking us from his first driving lessons to the big test day and beyond as a young car driver.
Get to Know LucaOur mission and values
We offer choice, control, and low-cost options for young car buyers and owners.
We make it easy for you to compare finance and insurance for your pride and joy.
We are the clued-up-friend you can trust to tell it like it is. We partner with the best in the business to help you find the best deals for your circumstances.
There’s no sugar coating, no false promises, no jargon, and no judgment; just straightforward, honest motoring guides designed to give you the information you need to make great decisions.
Whether you’re a young driver buying your first car or looking for lower insurance, Young Car Driver is here to help.
Honesty above everything
We believe the only good advice is honest advice; our guides always prioritise telling you the truth, even if it hurts. If a car is out of your budget or an insurance option won’t work for you, we’ll let you know.
Budget-conscious solutions
Let’s face it, money matters. Your dream car, kitted out with every imaginable accessory, won’t feel so dreamy if it sends you into unmanageable debt. We’ll share the knowledge you need to make informed decisions that won’t break the bank.
Judgement-free support
Whether you’ve missed payments in the past and now have a credit score that needs some work, or you’ve been in a scrape or two that has pushed up your insurance premium, we’re here to lend a sympathetic ear and practical advice. After all, we’ve all been there.
Always fair
Prioritising fairness means we won’t overpromise, mislead you on the costs of car ownership, or push one finance option above any other. You’re one-of-a-kind, and the right deal for you will be as unique as you are. No matter what you choose, we’ll provide the same five-star service.
Choice and control for everyone
By working with 18 car finance lenders and over 110 insurers, we can help young drivers of all circumstances find finance and insurance deals. That includes young people with bad credit or a limited budget. Young drivers can apply for a no-obligation quote and get a decision in minutes with Young Car Driver.
Our Editorial Guidelines
Want to know more about how we produce our guides and articles? Our content is regulated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority)—overseen by our compliance experts—and we adhere to ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) standards.
Which products do we compare?
We can help you compare deals for the following young driver products:
| Car insurance | Car Finance |
|---|---|
| Young driver insurance | Young driver car finance |
| Student car insurance | Student car finance |
| Self-employed/Gig car insurance | PCP car finance |
| Van insurance | Hire purchase car finance |
| Courier insurance | No deposit car finance |
| Black box car insurance | Guarantor car finance |
| Learner driver insurance | Joint application car finance |
| Temporary insurance | Black box car finance |
| No black box insurance | Refinance your car |
| Comprehensive insurance | Self-employed/Gig car finance |
Our partner relationships
We only work with companies and organisations we trust implicitly, who reflect our values, operate ethically, and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for insurance and finance products. This approach guarantees that we collaborate exclusively with reliable companies equally committed to safeguarding your interests.
Nonetheless, we are not liable for the content of external websites. When you use the provided links to visit these third-party sites, you will be subject to the terms of use specified by those sites.
Regulatory details
Young Car Driver is a trading name of Autedia Limited, a limited company registered in England and Wales, registration number 08775069, registered address 85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London W1W 7LT.
We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and our Firm Reference Number is 948436. You can check this on the FCA’s Register by visiting the FCA’s website or contacting the FCA on 0845 606 1234.
Autedia is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (Registration Number ZA148079). You can check the registration on the ICO Data Protection Public Register.
Accessibility Commitment
At Young Car Driver, we are dedicated to enhancing our website’s accessibility for all users. We aim to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 at the AA level. Our approach includes regular reviews and updates, ongoing initiatives and rigorous testing to ensure continuous improvement. Importantly, we value and incorporate customer feedback into our website’s development to better serve everyone.
Why choose Young Car Driver?
Here’s why people trust us:
- We focus only on the UK young driver experience
- All our content is fact-checked and jargon-free
- We’re not here to sell you anything — we just want to help you get started with confidence
- Every guide is written or reviewed by journalists, finance writers, subject specialists, or young drivers with real-life experience
What you’ll find on the site:
- Compare Car Insurance and Finance – supported with balanced and factual advice
- Motoring Guides – a virtual library covering the topics you need to know
- Frequently Asked Questions – the essential answers to the questions people ask
- Compare car Insurance and Finance – supported with balanced and factual advice
- Motoring Guides – a virtual library covering the topics you need to know
- Frequently Asked Questions – the essential answers to the questions people ask
Compare car Insurance and Finance – supported with balanced and factual advice
At Young Car Driver, we pride ourselves on being impartial and trustworthy. As an independent website, we don’t rely on any one insurer or finance provider, which allows us to be completely impartial when it comes to our partnerships. This ensures the products we offer are only from partners that we trust, presenting you with the best available options.
Our commitment to accuracy and reliability means our information is always up-to-date and trustworthy. You can count on us to deliver everything you need to make informed, confident insurance and car finance decisions. Trust Young Car Driver to guide you with integrity and expertise.
Motoring Guides – a virtual library covering the topics you need to know
Young Car Driver is home to a bank of in-depth, educational motoring guides. These guides tackle an array of topics, from learning to drive to buying and maintaining a car, all presented in an engaging and easily digestible format.
Each guide is quick to navigate and provides links to related content, so you have all the information you need at your fingertips. Whether taking your first driving lessons, navigating the car-buying process, or learning how to maintain and manage your car, our guides are here to support you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions – the essential answers to the questions people ask
Our comprehensive FAQs are the ultimate resource for young drivers in the UK. We have answers to your burning questions on topics including learning to drive, car insurance, car finance, buying a car, running and owning a car, and safe driving.
We’ve compiled a knowledge bank containing the most relevant questions and answers to ensure you feel well-informed and confident on the road. Explore our FAQs to find the information you need to enjoy a smooth and safe driving experience. Happy driving!