Cars for kids: choosing the right car - Introduction

Getting your first car is very exciting. Kids get their freedom; mums and dads can look forward to the end of their days as taxi drivers.

It's exciting, then, but it's also expensive. We'll help you make the best of your money with this guide for first-time buyers.

As well as the cost of the car, we've looked closely at insurance costs, so premiums won't leave you gasping.

You'll also want something that's cheap to run and reliable.

Finally, cool factor is important, too.

Read on to see what we recommend.