Young drivers: how to choose your first car?

As a young driver, finding your first car is an important decision and an emotional moment. Whether it’s a gift from your family or purchased with your own savings, expectations are high in several areas: its appearance, of course, but also reliability, budget and durability. Available immediately and often more affordable than a new vehicle, used or ex-executive models may be the ideal solution for your criteria.

1 – Stick to a realistic budget

The first thing to consider when making any purchase, the budget is even more important when it comes to your first car. The maximum amount may be set by your parents, if they are giving this wonderful gift to the new driver, or it may depend on the savings accumulated for this purpose through various jobs. In either case, the budget available for this purchase must be spent responsibly. A used car certified by the manufacturer and dealer offers good value for money: reconditioned to near-new condition, it is less expensive than a new car and avoids unpleasant surprises.

2 – Safety, quality and reliability

Feeling safe in a reliable car is essential when you still have little driving experience. Recent used vehicles are equipped with the latest generation of ABS and ESP, as well as numerous driver assistance systems: blind spot detection, lane keeping, radar and reversing camera, etc.

With a full service history and maintenance log, REPLAY-certified cars are quality-controlled. They are thoroughly inspected and meet the highest standards. All electronic and mechanical systems are in optimal working order. Our vehicles are also certified accident-free.

3 – A safe bet when it comes to resale value

Your first car won’t be your last. It will always hold a special place in your heart, but sooner or later it will have to make way for a model that suits the changes in your life. When making your first purchase, opt for a recent, popular used model certified by an official dealer to ensure a higher trade-in value when you replace it.

Choosing your first car is both an emotional and practical step in life. By opting for a certified used car within your budget, you are making a choice that meets the requirements of both reason and passion, a reliable vehicle that will give you driving pleasure and remain etched in your memory for all the right reasons!