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So, you\u2019ve passed your test and are free to get behind the wheel without supervision. Time to celebrate! That is until you try to get car insurance and do a double-take at just how much it costs. Car insurance tends to be very expensive for 17-year-olds, especially when you consider that many are still in education and not earning a full-time income. This guide explains what car insurance<\/a> is available to 17-year-olds and how they can find the best policy<\/a> for their needs.<\/p>

Cheapest cars to insure for a 17-year-old<\/h3>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Make<\/th>\n Model<\/th>\n Age<\/th>\n Average price<\/th>\n -<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Vauxhall Adam<\/td>\n ENERGISED 1.2 3dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a31810<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Volkswagen UP<\/td>\n 1.0i Up 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a31582<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Ford KA<\/td>\n 1.2 85 Zetec 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a31596<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Renault Twingo<\/td>\n 0.9 TCE Iconic 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a31727<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Kia Rio<\/td>\n 1.0 T-GDi 2 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a31727<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Ford Fiesta<\/td>\n 1.1L Zetec Ti-VCT 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a32049<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
SEAT Ibiza<\/td>\n 1.0 TSI XCELLENCE 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a32292<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Hyundai i10<\/td>\n 1.0 Se 5dr Hatchback <\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a31855<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Volkswagen Polo<\/td>\n 1.2 S 5d<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a31793<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Toyota Aygo<\/td>\n 1.0 VVT-i X-Press 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a32236<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Peugeot 108<\/td>\n 1.2 PureTech Allure 5dr Petrol Hatchback<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a32390<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Citroen C1<\/td>\n 1.2 PureTech Flair 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a32390<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Skoda Fabia<\/td>\n 1.0 MPI 75 Colour Edition 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a31919<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Dacia Sandero<\/td>\n 1.0 SCe Ambiance 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a31919<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Vauxhall Corsa<\/td>\n 1.4i ecoTEC Design 5dr<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n \u00a32113<\/td>\n Get Quote<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>

Average car insurance cost for a 17-year-old<\/h3>

To give you an idea of the average cost of car insurance for a 17-year-old, we ran several quotes using a popular make and model for a 17-year-old and an average UK postcode. Based on our results, on average, you could get a comprehensive car insurance policy for an annual sum of \u00a32507.14.<\/p>