Things young drivers should consider when purchasing their first car
Jason Barker • August 2, 2023
Most young drivers are super excited to get on the roads as soon as they are old enough to do so! In this article, we share with you a few tips to consider when purchasing your first car…
- Budget – When considering the costs of purchasing a vehicle, whether outright or by finance, people often fail to remember the additional ongoing costs associated with their purchase. For example, different vehicles are allocated to different taxation bands. This could lead to a considerably higher cost layout per month.
- Insurance Class & Security –
Usually, vehicles are allocated to a numbered insurance group from 1 (cheapest) to 50 (most expensive). Purchasing a vehicle with a lower insurance classification is likely to lower the ongoing premium.
Vehicles with features such as alarm systems, automatic locking and tracking devices are deemed less likely to be stolen, which may decrease your insurance premiums. - Fuel Efficiency –
Choosing a vehicle with good fuel efficiency can help you save money over time. It’s worth bearing in mind that fuel costs only ever seem to increase.
- Reliability –
Different vehicles are known for their different levels of durability and reliability.
Whilst we can never predict if something might go wrong with the vehicle of your choice, it’s worthwhile researching common faults associated with that vehicle make and model. - Safety –
All vehicles have a safety rating. An excellent resource for identifying the safety rating for your desired vehicle would be euroncap.com.
As a new and potentially inexperienced driver, it is important that your vehicle has a good safety rating, should the worst happen.
Does Buying a Used Car from a Business That Also Carries Out Accident Repairs Mean It Has Been Accident Damaged?
We’re incredibly proud to announce that CARS of Grimsby has been shortlisted in three categories at the Greener Bodyshop Awards 2026
CARS of Grimsby now offers quality used cars and vans for sale, backed by years of trusted vehicle repair experience and customer care.
Here at Select Vehicle Sales by CARS of Grimsby, we pride ourselves on the service received by our customers. Each vehicle we sell meets our quality standards; each customer journey is seamless and stress-free.
Most people buying a used car look at the mileage, service history and overall condition. We look much deeper. Years of repairing accident damaged vehicles has trained our eyes to spot things that many people would never notice. Subtle differences in paint finish, panel gaps, replacement panels, poor welding or signs of previous structural repairs can all reveal a vehicle's past, even when that damage has never appeared on an insurance database or history check.
When you work with vehicles every day, you quickly learn what separates a great used car from a poor one.
For many years, CARS of Grimsby has supported motorists with trusted accident repair and vehicle care services. As a family owned and run business, we have always believed that great service comes down to doing the job to the best of our ability, communicating honestly and treating every customer as an individual. Those values have helped us build strong relationships with motorists, insurers and businesses, and they remain just as important to us today. Now, we are preparing to begin an exciting new chapter. Decades of Accident Repair Experience in Grimsby CARS of Grimsby is best known as an established and multi-award-winning accident repair centre, helping customers get back on the road following everything from minor bumps to more significant damage. That work has given our team a detailed and thorough understanding of vehicles and their condition. When you spend years repairing bodywork, checking panel alignment and assessing previous damage, you learn to notice the details that may not always be obvious at first glance. You also learn how important quality, safety and honesty are to motorists. Our team has developed this knowledge through experience, ongoing training and working with a wide range of vehicles over many years. It is experience we are proud of, and it will remain at the heart of the next chapter of CARS of Grimsby.
Had an accident and not sure what happens next? You’re not alone.
At CARS of Grimsby, our friendly team are on hand to offer honest advice and guidance throughout the insurance claims process. We’ll help you understand your options, and explain what you do (and don’t) have to do after an accident.
In May, the team attended the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards, organised by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce. The CARS team was awarded the Forrester Boyd Business Excellence Award.
CARS of Grimsby celebrates three Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards nominations, recognising leadership, business growth and employee success in 2025.
