Insurance premiums can hit drivers hard, especially new drivers and opting for a car with a one litre engine can really help to cut down on costs. You probably won’t be that quick off the mark, but statistics show that drivers in a one litre engine are much safer on our roads.

Tax and insurance can be cheaper, and modern improvements mean that even one litre cars are capable of high speeds on motorways, while they can also be relatively economic in terms of fuel. Many new driver shave to start of small when it comes to engine size, and safe driving over the next 5 or six years will reward you with low premiums on vehicles with bigger engines.

The first few months of driving is all about freedom, and being able to go wherever you like whenever you like, and a one litre engine will help you do this. There’s no point in opting for a bigger vehicle, that’s out of your comfort zone and expensive on fuel, tax and insurance.