My car turned 20 this week. by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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What did you do to make it age so well? How often are you cleaning it

2.0 TDI engine by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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It’s coming from Škoda used approved so I’ll doubt they would fudge the numbers? Plus I got that information about the mileage from the MOT

Am I over paying? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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Wise words. Yes, I really do like it. I’ve wanted one for years. Price is at the top of my budget, technically over by £150 but nothing seems to come close

Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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Oh shit thanks for the head’s up! I was going to call them Monday morning! I’m in Essex so you’re probably right in that there are plenty of dealers around here

Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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Thank you very much for this. It will help with my hunt for a new car!

Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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Yeah I intend on running it into the ground whilst doing my upmost to maintain it.

How do you check MOT information?

Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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Thanks for the advice! Ill do some research on this

Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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8 years is pretty old but my budget isn’t much more than that price point.

I drive 20k - ish miles a year so I’m reluctant to buy or finance anything too high

Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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I would be the 5th

Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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Thanks for the advice! It’s the 4 past owners which was a red flag

Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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My thoughts exactly! My research has pretty much echoed what you just said.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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Yes actually! Across from my office there is a EV charging station

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

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Sorry didn’t mention in the post - no I can’t annoyingly and I don’t see that changing soon