After your teen has passed the exam and become the proud
possessor of a car license, you will face an important dilemma: choosing a
suitable car for the first years of driving.
Don't buy a new car!
A beginner driver does not have enough experience and still
has much to learn. That is why we think you should avoid offering them a new
and expensive car as a gift. Their lack of experience could lead to a premature
deterioration of the new car, with implications for both your budget and the
subsequent resale value of the car. Improper use of a newly purchased car,
which could also include scratches or body crashes with various obstacles on
the road, or with other cars, would require additional significant investments
for repairs, repainting etc. With the wrong driving style, a teen may damage
the clutch, cause gearbox malfunctions that will require large amounts of money
for repairs and, of course, may record increased fuel consumption by
incorrectly using the accelerator and brakes. We also recommend driving classes in Orange County be taken before driving a brand new vehicle or owning one.
All these mean headaches, time lost with the police or
insurers, extra money spent on repairs etc.
As a conclusion, for your teen, you should choose a used
car, in good condition, with all safety features intact, not older than 5-6
years, so that it can be resold more easily after a few years of use.
