Gary The Car Dealer - Buying a Car for a First Time Driver

Sooner or later every parent is likely to face that moment when their 17 year old son or daughter wants to get mobile, and very often they've come to the bank of Mum & Dad to fund their first car. But how do you make sure they're buying something that is affordable, but still reliable, and above all safe? With forty years of experience in the trade, Gary talks you through what to look for, as he picks over a teen friendly £5000 VW Polo Moda 1.2.

[@victor58010]

Did you check the horn?

[@shaun7638]

Guy looks like Michael Palin....

[@speakerboy4425]

1st car was an year 2000 Mercedes Clk 200 Kompressor Automatic. Lots of power and fun,insurance was slightly dear but oh well

[@rowleymaggs]

Thanks Gary, great help on what to check and look for buying a small cheap run around

[@benbradstock183]

Great video and insights, thanks!
Edit: What are your opinions on check websites like Car Vertical? It looks like you can get a lot of info for free but it seems Car Vertical covers a lot of those additional details like odometer tampering checks on top of the basic report features. Well done on censoring the vin no. etc. details like that may not make video quality better, but they do so much for your safety and security.

[@tariqmahmood6497]

Hyundai i10, kia picanto, cheap all round, first time drivers my opinion, came across your channel, excellent 👌💯👍 subscribed 🥳

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Good video 👍👍

[@user-jg6vw3em9f]

Good advice. You overlooked the cracked tires at the rear. Any reason for that? Thanks 😊

[@peterdownes8275]

Polo's are not the cheapest for first time buyers. You need a 1.0 litre engine to reduce the insurance. They are very good cars though.

[@zzhughesd]

Double my service to used cars. And I feel long in the tooth !!!

[@davidmccready6471]

At 5.21 that near side rear tyre has cracks and starting to perish and you said it was fine!

[@paulhayes2189]

I didn't see that