How 17-Year-Olds Can Cut Car Insurance Costs

A new study shows there is a steep fall in carmales in particular are punished because of the "boy
insurance costs for 18-year-olds compared toracer" image. So with the Equality Bill allowing insurers
17-year-olds as insurers use age to evaluate risk. Soto base premiums on age, what can 17-year-olds do to
how can new drivers keep their costs down?keep their premiums manageable?
According to a comparison website, a 17-year-oldThe first step is to ensure they are driving an
male living in Lancaster will find car insurance averagesappropriate vehicle. Don't pay for a high performance
£3,015 a year. However, by waiting until his 18thcar as they may quickly pay just as much on
birthday to take out insurance the cost of the policyinsurance. Instead they should keep their initial car
drops to £1,453. There are even more savingschoice small, and conventional with no modifications.
to be made if the driver waits until his 19th birthdayIf you're a 17-year-old driver then consider taking the
when cover costs only £800 a year.Pass Plus course immediately after passing your
It is a similar situation for 17-year-old female drivers.driving test as it can earn discounts as high as 35 per
Though their premiums aren't as high as their malecent with some insurers. Also see if adding a parent to
counterparts, the differences based on age are stilla policy as a named driver can help you save - but
staggering. A 17-year-old female faces car insurancenever ask a parent to front a policy for you as this is
costs of £1,943 on average compared to anillegal.
18-year-old female who is typically chargedMany insurers offer premium reductions for enhanced
£843 a year.security such as parking in a garage, fitting a car alarm
Young and newly qualified drivers face high premiumsor immobiliser. Many others will ask you to agree to a
due to their inexperience and a poor driving reputation -mileage limit in return for a discount.