Should a 17 year old's first car be manual?

I don't think it matters that much, but I don't think there is a hugely compelling pragmatic reason to use a manual transmission. I used to drive stick, but haven't in 20 years or so. read more

It doesn't have to be, but there's something special about being able to jump into any vehicle and drive it. If you learn to drive stick, you can drive pretty much anything. read more

It’s also why it costs so much to insure a 16 or 17-year-old driver. Here are some general car-buying guidelines that will help keep your teen driver out of trouble: * Choose a car. SUVs and pick-ups are poor choices for first-time drivers — especially SUVs and trucks without 4WD. read more

You’ll also pay nothing in road tax for the first year. From £7,995, this is a perfect first car. Citroën DS 3. It’s great to feel 17 years old again. That’s what it’s like driving the Citroën DS 3, no matter what age you are. The funky car delivers a comfortable ride, and quality is evident inside and out. read more