Car buying options - can't decide

thegirlintheattic

sw_jay wrote: »

You're absolutely right. My 2001 VW Golf TDI has needed next to no work, apart from the usual servicing, tyres etc since I bought it 5 years ago.

I'm definitely now thinking used is the way to go.

Now just to decide what to buy!

But it's all a bit hit and miss. You could get an old used car and have no problems like yours or you could buy one and get loads of problems costing you £1000s. Similarly you could get a new/nearly new car with problems or one without problems. It really is luck of the draw as even those who know about cars can end up with a lemon.

OP - might be worth checking that she will get the £300 regardless on what she gets. Where my OH works some people get a car allowance but need to send in receipts and if you don't spend the full amount you loose it.

twmprys

If you're going for contract hire, there's one company you shouldn't touch with a barge-pole - Lex Autolease (part of Lloyds TSB?). We've just returned a car after 3 years in excellent condition and they want to charge a hefty fee for wear and tear - not in the contract, but they'r e making it up as they go along.

mqandy

Does anyone else at work get the car allowance?

I just wonder if she got a MX5 or something else a bit obviously fancy, it might cause a bit of resentment when she pulls up at work!

The very reason a lot of sales types drive nice luxurious... Skodas.