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General Car Chat / Re: Motability
« on: 18 February 2021, 20:54:55 »
I think I'm going to go with the Karoq as I was very impressed with it today. I like the way it looks and the build quality is good. Reviews are pretty positive too.

Thanks for the advice and comments. :y

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General Car Chat / Re: Motability
« on: 18 February 2021, 19:33:09 »
At the moment I've got a 2006 Peugeot 206 and a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. Both cars need work and the Citroen has no mot.

If I go ahead and lease a car I can save on insurance, maintenance, repairs etc. so I think it is worthwhile. I went to see a car today which I like very much, the Skoda Karoq. The salesman was very helpful and showed me around the car and let me sit in it, start the engine etc. while he waited in the showroom.  I wasn't allowed a test drive though. After contacting many dealers the Skoda guy has been the only helpful person. The deposit on it is only £295 so I can go ahead with it if I want to.

The Motability scheme is a bit weird with pricing as you can end paying the same for cars of greatly different value. For example, the Renault Zoe costs around £28000 and the Skoda Karoq is about £22000 but the monthly cost is the same. It's a bit mad really. ???

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General Car Chat / Re: Motability
« on: 17 February 2021, 21:18:38 »
I thought about the MG but was worried about build quality due to the fact that they are now made by a Chinese manufacturer that I know nothing about.

It would be highly inconvenient breaking down on some of the roads where I live as some are just 'tracks' that are hemmed in by large bushes. :o

Has anyone had any experience of the Nissan Leaf as that looks like a possible option for me?

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General Car Chat / Motability
« on: 17 February 2021, 19:56:50 »
Hi everyone.

I was thinking about getting a car on Motability which I am eligible for due to several health issues.

I'm not sure what to do though as there is so much choice. One possibilty would be to go for an all electric vehicle as I have space on my drive for the car and charger. My drive can hold 3 cars.

I obviously want to keep the costs down as I'm on a low income. I live in rural Cornwall now so do a lot of miles. Important points to note are:

*To get a charging point installed costs around £500 I think
*I have 2 old cars I could sell which might raise about £800
*Not many manufacturers install a charging point for free
*Running a non electric vehicle is expensive
*A motability car costs about £65 per week
*Many motability cars require an advance payment
*I'd prefer a large vehicle
*Many costs are covered by the weekly fee with a Motability car.

What should I do?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :y

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Cars for Sale & wanted / Re: Estate wanted
« on: 29 April 2020, 19:47:29 »
Admin please lock now, I've bought a car. :y

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General Car Chat / Re: MOT 6 month extension
« on: 02 April 2020, 00:19:12 »
How much would I get for scrap? It's a C5.

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General Car Chat / Re: MOT 6 month extension
« on: 01 April 2020, 21:25:36 »
I want to sell my old Citroen estate car but I'm not sure what to do as the test is due this month. Will I still be allowed to get it tested?

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General Car Chat / MOT 6 month extension
« on: 01 April 2020, 21:23:29 »
Does the free 6 month extension to MOT's still apply if you sell your car?


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General Car Chat / Re: Saabs - What do you think?
« on: 07 March 2020, 17:10:13 »
There is an Omega estate on E-bay at present a 2.5 with 10mths test at £500 in Coventry.

It needs a new clutch though.

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General Car Chat / Re: Saabs - What do you think?
« on: 06 March 2020, 19:29:05 »
Hopefully I won't have to pay the £555 due to having arthritis. :y

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General Car Chat / Re: Saabs - What do you think?
« on: 06 March 2020, 19:09:45 »
Thanks for all the advice and information. :y

I've decided to go for a 9-5 VECTOR 2.3T S-A. I think the tax is £555 which is quite a lot. :o

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General Car Chat / Re: Saabs - What do you think?
« on: 06 March 2020, 09:24:59 »
Thanks. There is a 2.3 auto on eBay I might go for.

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General Car Chat / Saabs - What do you think?
« on: 05 March 2020, 20:35:57 »
I've been unable to find an Omega :(

I was looking for an alternative and came across a Saab estate on eBay.

Has anyone got an experience of Saabs? Are they any good?

You're thoughts would be so helpful. :y

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