Summer is nearly here and sales of open top
cars are set to rise this month. Convertible cars have never
been so affordable or so much fun, especially with funky models
such as the Streetka, Beetle and MX5. But how much does it
cost the average motorist to insure one of these cool cabriolets?
Online car insurer, elephant.co.uk has compared the
cost of insuring three typical drivers in these funky convertibles.
It has found that by shopping around even someone under 25
can get insured in one for less than £400. The cheapest
quote was just £318 for a 24-year-old.
Despite our unpredictable climate, the UK is the biggest market
in Europe for convertibles, and this year open-top versions
many of the country's favourite cars will be launched, including
the VW Golf, Mini and Nissan Micra. Until they are released
the Streetka, Beetle and MX5 remain three of the most popular
convertibles on our roads. Here is how the cost of insuring
them shapes up:
2003 Ford Streetka 1.6 driven by 24-year-old female teacher
living in Lewes |
