Classic Mini Insurance 18 Year Old

Classic Mini Insurance 18 Year Old

Car Insurance for 18 year old - any ideas how to (legally) reduce it?
OK, so my 18 year old lad has passed his driving test, and he's been given the option of a 2006 Fiat Panda (nice primrose yellow model) 1.1L. Cheapest insurance quote so far is £2700 TPF&T. So that's a non starter then.

Classic Mini Insurance 18 Year Old

Have been using several of the online comparision sites to get quotes, but even playing the various options (putting his mum as the main driver and him as a named driver, Third Party only, etc, the quotes are not coming down. I keep hearing other parents say "getting son insured added £700 to the premium - WTF!". How have they managed that then?

Classic Mini Insurance 18 Year Old

Anyone got any ideas or favoured insurance companies for a cheapish quote? I was hoping to get a policy for £1000, but it now seems he's going to have to pay a lot more than that. He's a student, living away from home during the week, and at home at weekends.
Classic Mini Insurance 18 Year Old