Advice please used cars

[Confusedbuyer]

Hi all,

New to forum and in need of advice please.

I am in need of a new car and narrowed it down to the 2 below.

2016 Vauxhall Mokka, petrol automatic 30800 miles on the clock. Unable to check MOT history at the moment. £9595
Or
2019 Skoda Octavia diesel automatic 84000 miles on the clock. Perfect MOT history £8999

I am torn with the old age v mileage and after reading various articles I am still no clearer. I am going to test drive them both this week. I am edging to the Skoda due to being newer and can see the MOT up front, the dealership the Mokka is at puts their brand over the reg plate - very annoying! Its is a reputable dealer though.

I’ll be driving around 100 miles Mon - Fri then whatever at the weekend.

Thanks for reading and providing any opinion you can give.

 

[dessimpson]

100 miles a week I'd be looking at a petrol.

 

[Martynt74]

Whilst Petrol is probably the more obvious choice, i'd also be wanting to take an Octavia over a Mokka. Although they're fairly different cars. Is there reason you've narrowed down to each of these? Don't think Diesel would be much of a concern at ~20 miles a day.

I wouldn't worry about mileage too much. The Skoda is ~17k/yr which isn't outrageous. As long as it's been serviced/maintained it'll last a long time. Especially with you not doing many miles, by the time you come to sell it'll have evened out and minimised depreciation.

 

[GarethSouthgate]

There's no such thing as a reputable dealer. They'll be quick to make the sale but I'd be surprised if they're as nice post-sale.

 

[Confusedbuyer]

Thanks for responses. It’s basically they both look like they would suit my family needs I am tall as is the family. The mokka attracted my attention due to the low miles & the Skoda due to the age & both seem the best cars in my price range currently.

 

[OldKitMan]

One thing to check with the Mokka would be if it has the 'wet belt' issue - don't go with what a dealer says - DYOR.

Similarly, check if things like timing belts are due a replacement or have been replaced if relevant for the engine. 8th services can be quite expensive on Vauxhalls so make sure it's done and done fully.

 

[Confusedbuyer]

Very good point on the ‘wet belt’ never even heard about that! Thanks!

 

[[TW]Fox]

I don't understand how a car shortlist ends with either a diesel Skoda Octavia or a much older Vauxhall Mokka. There must be loads of other choices - first decide if you want a diesel hatchback or a petrol whatever the Mokka is, then create a shortlist.

 

[Beans on toast Dave]

make sure you put at least £100 on a credit card if not taking finance which ever you choose

 

[sparton_SPA]

Octavia all day long. You will feel much more comfortable in this car day-to-day.

 

[Iamzod]

There's no such thing as a reputable dealer. They'll be quick to make the sale but I'd be surprised if they're as nice post-sale.

I had zero problems with JCT600. They threw £2k at my car two weeks after I bought it with no fight at all over it.

As for the car in the OP, 100 miles per week inc weekends? If it's a short distance run around i'd be wary of a modern diesel personally.