If you are a younger driver, one of the major concerns that you will have when it comes to choosing a car is affordability. First of all, the initial cost of buying a car can be quite high. While there are always lots of great finance options out there, smaller monthly repayments are always welcomed by anyone.
Then you will, of course, need to factor in the cost of insurance. While this can be reduced by having a telematics box fitted to the vehicle, insurance costs can be quite prohibitive to a younger driver. As the years go by, and drivers gain more road experience, the prices will naturally drop somewhat. But with insurance premiums so often running up to around the £1,500 mark for a 17-24-year-old, it is easy to see the challenge involved in choosing a cost-effective car to run.
Once you own the car and have paid to insure it, you’ll need to pay the road tax, and then keep it in fuel while it is on the road. Young buyers need to be savvy about fuel-economy.
Why the Skoda Citigo Is A Great Choice for Younger Drivers
So, when it comes to looking for an affordable car for a younger driver, the Skoda Citigo is the way to go.
Recently voted one of the most affordable cars for younger drivers, the Citigo sits in insurance group 2 and costs an average of £913 per year to insure for drivers aged between 17-24. This sits far below the average for ensuring a vehicle at this age, with the Citigo scoring in the top three in terms of the lowest insurance price for the age bracket.
Its 1-litre engine means that it is fuel-efficient and in the lower bracket in terms of the cost of road tax. With many fantastic practical benefits, the Citigo offers younger drivers the ability to enjoy the freedom to get about town and go anywhere they like without the worries associated with a cumbersome financial burden.
With the right finance agreement in place, the Citigo could be the ideal choice of car to provide you with the independence that you need. The Citigo offers great driving around city roads making it an ideal vehicle for commuting. And, with low fuel consumption, running costs will continue to remain amongst the lowest you’ll find in a petrol-powered car.
Making Even Bigger Savings on The Running Costs of Your Citigo
Again, these running costs can be lowered more by combining the low insurance costs associated with the Citigo and the reductions available by installing a black box telematics device to your vehicle.
If you are willing to provide information about your driving habits to your insurance company, you could enjoy a much greater reduction in the overall cost of insuring your Skoda Citigo. Get some quotes to see how this could benefit you.
To discuss the overall running costs involved in owning and driving a Skoda Citigo, or to arrange a test drive, get in touch with Sinclair Skoda Swansea today.
