REVEALED: Some of the cheapest cars to insure
Car insurance can often be one of the biggest expenses involved in owning and running a car, and like most things, the price of it is going up.
Every car has an insurance group, which ranges from 1 (the lowest premiums) to 50 (the highest), and it’s an easy way of finding the cars that are cheapest to insure. So, whether you’re a new driver or just want a car that’s cheaper to insure, here we look at some of the best new and used cars that will help to reduce your bills.
Please note that you should always get quotes for insurance before purchasing a car.
Hyundai i10
Hyundai’s i10 has become a popular choice with new drivers thanks to its affordability and small dimensions. It should also be comparatively cheap to insure, with some versions sitting in the lowest insurance group 1.
For these models, you want to look out for a car fitted with the 1.0-litre ‘Blue Drive’ petrol engine, sold in 2015 and 2016. It should also be very cheap on fuel costs, with Hyundai claiming 70mpg.
Dacia Logan MCV
Just because you want a car that’s cheaper to insure, it doesn’t necessarily mean you want a small car. So if you want a more practical model, perhaps as a family car, that should still bring low premiums, you should take a look at the Dacia Logan MCV.
It might not be very stylish to look at – and it’s a bit rough around the edges – but it offers a huge boot and comfortable ride for a very low price. Versions with the SCe 75 petrol engine also sit in insurance groups as low as 2.
Volkswagen Polo
You might think a more premium badge like Volkswagen’s might result in more expensive premiums. Still, surprisingly