Buying a Used Diesel Car

Tips for Used or Second Hand Diesels

Buying a used car can 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. Whether you're buying through The Diesel Car Company website or visiting our showroom in Southampton, 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; 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 are often considered to be 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 The Diesel Car Company offers a range of 7-seaters and heavy-duty passenger cars. Estate cars and roadsters such as the Citroën C3 or the Audi's A2 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.