Experts reveal how new drivers can get cheaper car insurance

Passing your driving test is an exciting milestones, whether you nailed it first time or if it took you a few goes.

And while you'll now be able to drive yourself around, unfortunately the cost quickly mounts up. Buying your own set of wheels, and insuring it can soon turn very expensive.

It's common for drivers between the ages of 17 and 25 to pay an average of £1,800 per year to insure their vehicle. Young drivers are charged more to insure a car due to lack of experience, meaning they are deemed high-risk.

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The law requires drivers to have third-party insurance at a minimum - if not, you could be prosecuted, fined or even face court. New drivers who may struggle to afford a car or policy can be added to another person's policy as a named driver. Better yet, this person does not have to be a family member or relative.

The experts at A-Plan Insurance have revealed their tips on how to save some money while insuring your car. There are three types of insurance, including:

To make insurance cheaper, you can pay for the year's policy upfront; however, if this is too much of costly payment to make at one time, you can opt to pay monthly. There are also ways that a young or new driver can reduce the cost of insurance premiums.

A-Plan insurance revealed the following helpful tips.

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