hi
I'm looking to change my current car and after reading for hours on the internet about reliability running cost etc I'm now even more confused so some help is needed.
I would like a auto (I really miss my old one) but is there such a thing as a good reliable auto gearbox ?
I have a Renault now (absolute rubbish) I did like my Vauxhall but the auto box went at 70k and was going to cost about 2k to replace and I'm now wanting a little bit more refinement for every day use and enough space to be practical
I do carry a few tools from time to time so an estate would be good but not essential
And a car that will take a set of roof bars would also be good
I did start looking at the Jaguar XJ estate and a Audi (not sure what model)
Most of the jags look expensive to run and I did read about the Audi not being that reliable ? I'm not sure how true this is
For reliability I keep coming up with the Honda but it's impossible to tick every box
So any advice would be very helpful
I'm want to spend about £5,000 and hopping to get some sort of trade in on my 06 Renault scenic
Top of my list has to be reliability then comfort running cost and practicality for picking up a few bits/carrying tools etc (large boot or estate)
I can do my own servicing and little jobs brakes etc but I don't fancy being hit with big repair costs if it can be avoided
Also what cars would you say was a no no so I know to stay clear as I can't stand months of ear bashing because I have bought a crap car (again)
I'm looking to change my current car and after reading for hours on the internet about reliability running cost etc I'm now even more confused so some help is needed.
I would like a auto (I really miss my old one) but is there such a thing as a good reliable auto gearbox ?
I have a Renault now (absolute rubbish) I did like my Vauxhall but the auto box went at 70k and was going to cost about 2k to replace and I'm now wanting a little bit more refinement for every day use and enough space to be practical
I do carry a few tools from time to time so an estate would be good but not essential
And a car that will take a set of roof bars would also be good
I did start looking at the Jaguar XJ estate and a Audi (not sure what model)
Most of the jags look expensive to run and I did read about the Audi not being that reliable ? I'm not sure how true this is
For reliability I keep coming up with the Honda but it's impossible to tick every box
So any advice would be very helpful
I'm want to spend about £5,000 and hopping to get some sort of trade in on my 06 Renault scenic
Top of my list has to be reliability then comfort running cost and practicality for picking up a few bits/carrying tools etc (large boot or estate)
I can do my own servicing and little jobs brakes etc but I don't fancy being hit with big repair costs if it can be avoided
Also what cars would you say was a no no so I know to stay clear as I can't stand months of ear bashing because I have bought a crap car (again)