Your first car. Safely and independently getting from A to B.

Checklist for getting your first car in Switzerland:

• Get the right insurance for your first car: Find out about insurance products for new drivers and get advice on different types of coverage.
• Accessories: Recommended accessories for your first car include a GPS system, a mobile phone holder and winter tyres to make driving simple and safe. 
• Safety: When buying your first car as a new driver, pay attention to safety features such as airbags, ABS, stability control and other modern safety technologies.

You can buy your first car in Switzerland as soon as you have your driver’s licence.

Recommendations for finding a good first car:

• Know what you want and need: would you like a sporty car, an electric car designed for city driving, or a car that’s suitable for travelling, for example?
• Set your budget and maximum price: check what you can afford to spend on your first car. This includes accessories and running costs for insurance, maintenance and petrol, diesel or electricity.
• Decide whether you’d like to buy a new car or a used car. A second-hand vehicle is cheaper, but you should have an independent expert check it over before buying it.
• Find a good first car: look for trusted dealers or private sellers. Test drive the car to get to know it better.

Tips on your first car’s mileage:

• Mileage: There is no fixed upper limit on the number of kilometres your first car has driven.
• Age: You can usually get more mileage out of older vehicles.
• Vehicle type: Some cars are designed for higher mileage.
• Service book: Regular services and maintenance make your new car last longer.