Young Drivers Grapple with Soaring Insurance Costs

Automatic-only drivers face additional financial burdens, with premiums exceeding £2,800 on average.

Young drivers face steep insurance premiums, with those under 25 paying over £2,000 on average, and automatic-only drivers facing an additional £900 increase.
Installing a black box, adding a named driver, choosing a car wisely, and opting for a fully comprehensive policy are among the strategies to reduce costs.
Automatic-only drivers are increasingly common, with a record number of automatic-only tests being taken, partly due to the rise of electric cars.
Insurance costs now represent 66% of total running costs for young drivers, with premiums rising significantly in the past year.
Experts advise shopping around for the best insurance deals and considering telematics policies to manage the high costs of car insurance.