The Young Car Driver blog
Practical advice and real experiences for drivers aged 17 to 25—from insurance and finance to life on the road.
Explore explainers on car insurance and car finance, advice for parents helping with a first insurance policy or finance agreement, and Luca’s Young Driver Log—our series following one young driver’s experiences learning to drive.
Looking for step-by-step help? Start with our guides to learning to drive, buying a car and running a car.
Owning a Car at University
Owning a Car at University Like a lot of students, I had…
5 Road trips around the world every young driver should know
Looking to add a little adventure to your grid? Expect epic driving…
Car insurance for students: the complete guide (2025)
Being a student is already expensive. Throw in the sky-high cost of…
How can you reduce how much your car loses value?
Looking to help your new wheels hold their value as long as…
A parent’s guide to their child’s first car finance agreement
Is your child considering applying for their first car finance agreement? Our…
Understanding APR: What it means for car finance
You might know that a low interest rate is better than a…
A parent’s guide to your child’s first car insurance policy
Is your son or daughter ready to take out their first car…
Is it cheaper for me to insure a manual or automatic car as a young driver?
Our car insurance expert, Rebecca Goodman, breaks down whether the type of…
