I think this could work really well if done correctly.......

will work wonders with insurance

i hope this means now that younger guys like myself can get faster, nicer cars and have them restricted like this to lower the insurance down.

imagine that lol

Focus RS 300BHP restricted to 90BP

least it will be run in well i guess

The idea is certainly a good one, its the execution they need to get right now

What's the point? just don't give your child access to a powerful car
I had my ka from my parents (as a gift for passing my test) and i didn't go round like some idiot who'd stolen it

You NEVER drove fast when you had just passed with your mate's in the car??

Come on, we have all done that mate................

As i said, if its done right its a good idea

yeah ok maybe a little bit (a lot more so now i have my ST) then again I didnt pass until I was 20 so maybe I was a little more 'mature'
I honestly didnt rag the nuts off it though I was more concerned with just getting some experience under my belt
I definately drive a lot faster now than I did back then

Anyway I see your point- as you say will be interesting to see how they apply it

sounds pretty good
it could work well if, as Rob says, its done right

that will be good if it has setting to the speed limits!

but if parents can set it at 40mph it will be dangerous!

whats it gonna do if someone undoes their seatbelt cut the engine or just beep? new cars beep anyway when seatbelts are not worn!

Its not gonna cut the engine surely, thats just bloody crazy

it empties the oil tank all over the road

it might stop you from starting until you have the belt on, but it shouldnt stop the engine if your already driving

Sounds like a good idea. Will be an optional extra though wont it?

will be a couple of grand extra

You know what
Make your son or daughter buy their own first car
Makes them realise the value of money and take more care in their first car
I bought every car I own and you know what, touch wood, I aint had an accident to date!
You appreciate it more when you work hard for it!