The UK’s largest pre-17s driver-trainer has invested greater than £2 million to buy 170 new Suzuki Swift vehicles.
Younger Driver, which supplies greater than 150,000 classes a yr for 10-17-year-olds at 72 websites, has simply taken supply of its first batch of Swift Hybrid fashions.
And after 16 years and practically 1.5 million classes, Younger Driver has been answerable for dramatically decreasing accident charges amongst its graduates, with solely 3.3% of former college students being concerned in accidents within the first six months after passing their driving check, versus the nationwide common of 20%.
“After reviewing all our choices to switch the prevailing Vauxhall Corsa fleet, the Swift was the clear winner,” mentioned Ian Mulingani, Younger Driver’s Managing Director.
“Our resolution was primarily based round three priorities: product high quality and sturdiness; low C0₂ emissions and gas financial system; and – after all – driveability and ease of operation for our novice drivers.
“The Swift stood head and shoulders above its different rivals so we’re now taking over a brand new fleet of gentle hybrid vehicles that’s considerably greener and extra economical, simpler to drive, higher geared up, and, based on CAP HPI’s predictions, will retain a superb 55% of its worth after three years and 36,000 miles.”
He added: “What lastly tipped the steadiness for us, although, was product sturdiness. The truth that Suzuki was rated third out of 31 manufacturers within the What Automotive? 2024 Reliability Survey, says all of it, actually. We even have the reassurance of a Suzuki guarantee of as much as seven years and 100,000 miles.”
