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A Guide to the Best Cars for First-Time Drivers
When looking for your first car, there are certainly plenty of models on the market for you to consider. However, it's always a good idea to look for a car that is safe, easy to use, reliable and reasonably priced. Here are some of the most popular choices for new drivers.
The Honda Insight is a great starter vehicle which makes safety its number one feature. It's fun to drive, and comes with great handling and safety features. It is easy to park – always a bonus for new drivers - and has a good deal of cargo and passenger room.
Similarly, the Ford Fiesta comes with a great deal of standard safety equipment, including electronic stability control and driver's knee-level airbags. It has excellent crash-test scores which helped it to the top of the IIHS Safety Pick awards. It also has outstanding fuel economy – very important for new drivers who don't want to spend too much on petrol or diesel.
New drivers love hatchbacks, which park easily and are zippy to drive. They're also cheap to run due to their fuel-efficiency. As such, the Mazda 2 is a very popular choice with new drivers. It has a pleasant instrument panel and handles quite nicely, as well as being very reasonably priced.
The Volkswagen Jetta S has a lot of things going for it for which should appeal to young drivers. With 115 horsepower, it's a fine choice for those who like to feel the power under the hood, and its sleek German engineering makes it attractive both inside and out. It also has electronic stability control and other great features.
The Toyota Corolla may lack the zip of the top four but it makes up for it in practical features. It's roomy, safe and simple, and gets great mileage. It also grabbed the IIHS Top Safety Pick and it's sturdy components mean it's built to last.
This final entry in the list is the Subaru Impreza 2.5i. Another IIHS Safety winner, it has all-wheel drive (AWD) for much better handling on slippery roads. Its electronic stability control also works beautifully, so you'll never lose control if you drive sensibly. It's also competitively priced in its most basic form.
Don't forget, once you buy, you need to keep abreast of the basic rules of car maintenance. Change your oil every 5,000 km unless otherwise indicated, and your car will run well and last a long time. Also, take care of any windshield crack repair issues that come up right away, as these can easily spread.
About the Author
Isla is a part of the digital blogging team at shoutingindigital.com who work with brands like Belron. For more information about me, or to keep up to date with the latest in retail news, check out my posts at shoutingindigital.com or visit my Twitter account, @shoutingID.
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [01-03 Mazda Tribute] $28.74 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [02-03 Mitsubishi Lancer] $17.83 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [92-98 Pontiac Grand Am] $15.9 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [91-94 Nissan Sentra] $24.7 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [96-04 Toyota RAV4] $21.23 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [00-06 Volkswagen Beetle] $25.66 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [98-00 Volkswagen Beetle] $25.66 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [01-05 Volkswagen Passat] $13.27 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [98-01 Volkswagen Passat] $12.2 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [88-94 BMW 7 Series] $10.98 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [97-99 BMW 5 Series] $13.1 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [93-97 Honda Del Sol] $21.74 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement Sidemarkers (Driver or Passenger Side) [05-06 Hyundai Tucson] $9.19 Fits Either Driver or Passenger. |
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PMC-2X Driver Passenger Intercom $69.99 PMC-2X Driver/Passenger Intercom from Nady Systems Includes one communicator and two headsets for communication from driver to passenger on one vehicle Optional adapter cables let you communicate with other bikes by plugging any FRS/GMRS or PMR 2-way radio with VOX into the added jack Full duplex driver and passenger talk simultaneously as though on telephones Electronic touch controls, no knobs Noise-cancelling unidirectional microphones for clear conversation, even at higher speeds Small (4” x 2.75” x .65”), rugged, lightweight case weighs just 4.1 oz. and mounts on belt, or the clip can be removed and inserted in pocket AUX IN jack for listening to CD players No cumbersome handlebar or helmet mount, and no theft worries Includes two MO-type headsets for driver and passenger Fits all helmets, no drilling or cutting required Powered by three AAA batteries or by vehicle battery with optional Battery Eliminator **Closeouts are limited to stock on hand** |
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ISO Floorboards for Driver or Passenger $179.99 Kuryakyn ISO Floorboards for Driver or Passenger Install a floorboard in place of a foot peg! These kits include the Kuryakyn finely chromed ISO-Boards equipped with cushy, full length ISO rubber inserts and a cast bracket to connect the ISO-Board to the slip resistant splined adapter. Sold in pairs Splined adapter required to complete installation (sold separately) Made in the U.S.A. **Note: Passenger applications require 1" clearance from bottom of footpeg mount & exhaust. Sits out 1" farther than stock peg. |
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Chariot of the Ancient Greeks with a Woman Driver and a Woman Passenger $49.99 Chariot of the Ancient Greeks with a Woman Driver and a Woman Passenger - Giclee Print |
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Outside' on a London Horse Bus, a Passenger Chats with the Driver $39.99 Outside' on a London Horse Bus, a Passenger Chats with the Driver - Giclee Print |
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Dimension Lab Bumper Lenses - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [88-90 Volkswagen Jetta] $21.14 Fits either driver or passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [98-02 Pontiac Trans Am] $105.46 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [04-06 Pontiac Grand Prix] $68.52 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [00-05 Pontiac Sunfire] $64.82 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [02-05 BMW 3 Series] $71.66 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [07 Jeep Wrangler] $121.44 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [01-05 Dodge Stratus] $46.37 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [05-06 Toyota Tacoma] $136.13 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [04-07 GMC Canyon] $58.34 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [00-03 GMC Sonoma] $90.82 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [96-00 Chrysler Sebring] $69.82 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [89-91 Oldsmobile Cutlass] $38.85 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [95-99 Chevy Tahoe] $64.64 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [00-05 Chevy Cavalier] $67.54 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [00-06 Chevy Suburban] $74.54 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [01-03 Dodge Durango] $39.8 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [04 Dodge Durango] $62.52 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [04-06 Dodge Durango] $47.13 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [95-99 Dodge Neon] $51.8 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [99-02 Dodge Ram] $60.67 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |
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Dimension Lab Fog Lights - OEM Style Replacement (Driver or Passenger Side) [95-97 Ford Contour] $81.06 Fits either Driver or Passenger side. |


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