When the long-awaited driver's license is finally obtained, the most pleasant and exciting moment comes - buying a car. The auto industry is vying with each other to offer customers the most sophisticated novelties and it is very difficult for an inexperienced driver to make the right choice. But often it depends on the first car whether a newcomer becomes a real professional.
New or old?
The most important question that worries all new drivers is whether to buy a new car or with a used one. Of course, this primarily depends on your financial capabilities. But if the dilemma is that you have to choose between a 10-year-old foreign car or a new budget car, but on credit, stop at the second option. After all, you buy a car to learn how to drive it, and not learn how to repair it. A car aged and with high mileage can be safely bought by those who are not afraid of technical problems and subsequent financial investments in endless repairs. And a budget foreign car bought on credit (up to 500 thousand rubles) will not greatly burden you if you pay for it from 3 to 5 years, even with a small initial payment. But you will get a warranty and focus only on driving. And you will remember the service only before the scheduled maintenance.
Insurance for a beginner
The advantages of a new car (up to 5-7 years) include the possibility of its insurance under CASCO. Beginners definitely need to do CASCO insurance, and in addition to the standard package, they also need to buy an extended MTPL insurance. Trouble on the road can happen to any driver, with or without experience. But so far, few of the beginners have painlessly mastered the basics of parking. Full insurance will allow you not to think about the scratched bumper of your car, and the extended MTPL will allow you to easily compensate for losses in the event of a serious accident involving an expensive car.
To attract customers, insurance companies offer special insurance conditions for novice drivers. Look for the best deals
To attract customers, insurance companies offer special insurance conditions for novice drivers. Look for the best deals!
Dream car
Continuing the topic of expensive cars, novice drivers often wonder whether it is worth buying such a car during the training. There is no definite answer here. If you left a driving school with trembling knees and "bought" rights, you generally need to drive a car instructor first. But even those who feel confident behind the wheel should not forget that the adaptation period on the road lasts three years of constant driving without long breaks. But after that you can safely buy any expensive dream.
"Mechanics" vs "automatic"
Robotic gearboxes require manual control, which is very convenient when overtaking. So it will not be possible to completely avoid the "mechanics".
Robotic gearboxes require manual control, which is very convenient when overtaking. So it will not be possible to completely avoid the "mechanics".
Robotic gearboxes require manual control, which is very convenient when overtaking. So it will not be possible to completely avoid the "mechanics".
Robotic gearboxes require manual control, which is very convenient when overtaking. So it will not be possible to completely avoid the "mechanics". [box # 2]
Another burning question for many is the choice of a car with "mechanics" or "automatic". Now, according to the new rules in a driving school, you can learn by car from any checkpoint. Then in the driver's license there will be a mark: if you studied for automatic transmission, you will have a restriction on driving a car with a "mechanic". On the one hand, it has become a little easier to learn driving license. On the other hand, we must not forget that life is long and different. And no one knows if you will have to change to a car with "mechanics". There are various force majeure and life situations. Therefore, those who learn from "mechanics" need to consolidate this skill. And in this case it is better to take the first car on the "handle". Yes, your adaptation period will be longer and more difficult. But in the future, you will learn how to drive a car more technically and will not experience problems when switching to automatic transmission.
