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    Posted: 04 Oct 21 at 12:02pm
I agree H2. I run an 11 year old diesel Golf. Very happy with it. Always runs without problems (OK I really shouldn't have said that, tempting fate!). Someone smashed the back for us last year and the insurance co wrote it off, but a local garage bought a 2nd hand tailgate and bumper and it's as good as a 11 year old car again for less than the write off value. At the time I looked at electric and hybrid, with a towbar a requirement. But decided that the extra complexity, cost and weight of a hybrid is not worth it, for me or the environment. I'm hoping to get another 5 years or so out of my trusty Golf and hope that by then towing and recharging issue will be better handled.
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I had the same question a few months back but decided that the petrol hybrids were a waste of time. The extra batteries and kit is really heavy and in reality you get a few miles of electric running not the 30 claimed so the eco-credentials look very weak, its just a tax wheeze for company car owners. The fact that most you cannot fit a tow bar too was the deciding factor so I got a used A4 estate and will wait a few more years to go fully elec.
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OK-sorry. bumping this as I am now actively looking for a new car. Small family estate, petrol hybrid, with a towbar. That rules out all VAG products I believe. Corolla can tow, but is really uneconomical. Warning to Seat buyers-even the petrol models need a non-standard pre-fit towbar pack at factory. My lovely 15-plate Golf might have to soldier on. Any thoughts anyone?
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I was lucky enough to drop for a very low mileage 2 litre diesel insignia estate, (before prices went bonkers) very boring car, but a good economical utility vehicle.
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I have had the same conundrum. My 1.5 TDCI Focus really struggled with a double stacker on the back.

My solution (and bear in mind we run 2 cars anyway). An older diesel (with a dpf) for use on the longer/towing journeys. A mild hybrid for the day to day miles. Full electric just isn't there yet plus the ethical question over material sourcing.
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I changed this weekend from my old Ford Galaxy to a used Petrol Audi A4 estate; I test drove the new breed of EVs and decided I will wait a few more years - they do not (yet) tick enough boxes at a sensible price point and the charging infrastructure is lagging behind where it needs to be IMO.

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Originally posted by Jamie600

I'd wait if I could but my current car really isn't fit for purpose anymore due to the amount of gear we are now having to cart round, and is likely to need big work come MOT time.
I've noticed the increase in used prices but managed to get a very generous discount via CarWow, so a new one is cheaper than a two year old one, as long as I don't mind the lead time.
I found the dealers would only sell me UK stock, at full RRP, they were not taking forward orders at all.


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I'd wait if I could but my current car really isn't fit for purpose anymore due to the amount of gear we are now having to cart round, and is likely to need big work come MOT time.
I've noticed the increase in used prices but managed to get a very generous discount via CarWow, so a new one is cheaper than a two year old one, as long as I don't mind the lead time.
I found the dealers would only sell me UK stock, at full RRP, they were not taking forward orders at all.

Edited by Jamie600 - 21 Jun 21 at 7:31am
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