Tips for Used or Second Hand Diesels
Buying into a used car can always be a daunting prospect,
and we all want to make sure we're spending our money on
something that will last for years to come. If you're buying
through the Nu Car website or visiting our showroom in Totton,
here's our essential advice to make sure you get the diesel
you're after.
Is Diesel Right For Me?
Do you…
- Want to pay less on fuel?
- Want to reduce your carbon footprint?
- Want a car that can do more miles per gallon?
- Want a car that keeps its value over time?
- Want a car that can last longer?
Diesel is the better choice over petrol in all these areas.
Which diesel car do I need?
It's always best to consider what kind of motor you're
after, with Nu Car's motors catering for classy sports engines
to practical people carriers. Think carefully about who
will be driving it, who will be regular passengers in it
(if there are any passengers) and where you'll be taking
it.
For example, the Volkswagen Golf and Polo or the Peugeot
206 is often considered a superior form of the hatchback
variety, the car designed around the driver, and are generally
in the economical end of insurance bands.
Farther up the scale, saloons such as Mercedes Benz are
renowned for their elegance as well as their capacity, and
Nu Car offer are range of 7-seaters and heavy-duty passenger
cars.
Estate cars and roadsters such as the Citroën C3 or the
Audi's A range cater for the urban lifestyle and family
transit.
Check our buying guide on the main page to look at each
car's specifications.
Finally, don't become too anxious over buying a turbo diesel
engine, the name doesn't mean the car was designed for speedway
racing. Turbo engines are in fact more common than 'normal'
diesel engines, and are simply an air compression system
that - as the name suggests - optimizes the engine power.