Insurance Quotes for Young Drivers - Where to Look?

If you've just passed your test and looking for insurance quotes for young drivers, there are quite a few options open to you.

The useful guide below has been put together to help you find cheap car insurance for young drivers.

" Ask your parents

One option many young drivers consider is to go on their parents' insurance policies. While this can work out cheaper, it does mean you won't be building up any of your own no claims discount for when you finally decide to take out your own car insurance policy.

Of course your parents may not be comfortable adding you as a new driver with little experience to their policy in case they have to make a claim on it which will push up the amount they have to pay.

" Go online

There are many car insurance comparison websites you can visit when looking for young drivers' insurance. As a new driver it can be a bit bewildering looking through dozens of different car insurance options.

The obvious choice is to go for the lowest priced young driver car insurance policy, but it may not provide you with the best cover.

When you're comparing policies, try to make sure you're comparing them like for like so you know you're getting the best deal for your money.

" Call a company you already deal with

If you already have a bank account or other insurance policy, you may want to ring that company first to get an idea of the cost of their car insurance quotes for young drivers.

This option will at the very least give you a rough idea of what you can expect to pay for car insurance as a new driver.
" Have a look around at your University or College

Cheap car insurance for students may be advertised in publications that are available at your University or College. It's certainly worth having a look as there are some car insurers that offer exclusive discounts for students.

" Get recommendations from your friends

If any of your friends have become newly qualified drivers and are of a similar age to you, they may be able to recommend a cheap car insurance company for young drivers.

Of course any car insurance quote you get will also depend on the type of vehicle you want to drive. If your friend has a Ford Ka and you want to buy a Porsche 911, you will not get a similar quote.

The Co-operative Insurance provides competitive car insurance quotes for young drivers. New driver car insurance doesn't have to break the bank.