do you think there are any of those still on the road..?

my first car was an 850.. at the time I thought it was ace.

 

Gad - My thoughts exactly, pretty much why I think just 3rd Party only is the cheapest option and buy a really cheap beater. Only worry is the places he goes to its likely to be nicked unless some security (worth more than the car) is added so might as well just have the opinion if its nicked buy a new one.

Busamav - thanks for the tips on companies. What sort of Clio model / cost did you go for ?

 

yes

with the added bonus that they are not a fudgepacker's car

and incredibly cheap to run (apart from welding)

 

I got insurance on a MK2 16V golf gti when I was 19 for

 

I think he wants a car Mike, not a large animal

 

How much would it cost a 17 years old to insure an elephant?

 

we found the 1.4 RT / RN was only a small amount dearer for insuring than the 1.2

Unfortunately for you , premiums for boys are far greater than the girls.

I wouldnt even bother with tp only its a very small difference up to tpft , although maybe you wouldnt consider claiming on a loss for a

 

Just ran a quote on Elephant based on a 1990 3dr 1.1LX fiesta worht

 

Rteyp, I sympathize with you.

Been through all this once not so long ago, and having to go through it again very soon.

Firstly, eldest son reaches 17 (2004) and starts driving lessons so we look at cars for him with his spec and I purchased an N reg Corsa 1.2, 3 door.

 

I sympathise it took me ages to get anywhere with insurance for any of my cars including the S, The best by far has always been Elephant aka Admiral, most competitive by far, always worth a try for a quote.