It’s not as easy for young buyers to get a vehicle as the affordable “starter car” has disappeared, auto experts say.
“There’s no such thing as a starter brand new car anymore,” said Michael Bettencourt, a longtime auto journalist and co-author of an upcoming book on buying an electric vehicle in Canada. He is also a father to a 17- and 20-year old—the latter of whom will be shopping for a car soon.
With two sons that age, insurance is a nightmare, Bettencourt said. If you have a few models in mind, check out insurance rates for those vehicles before you start shopping….