We welcomed our second child into the world in December. Frustratingly, our car was stolen and found burned out a few days later. I’m now trying to buy a second-hand family car and am at a bit of a loss as I’ve never bought a car before (my first car was inherited and our last one was bought by my husband).
This is a long-winded way of asking if you’d have any advice regarding a reliable petrol or hybrid car that one can buy second-hand for under €25,000. We like the Skoda Octavia. We just need enough space for a family of four and lots of space in the boot.
From SP, Dublin city.
Firstly, our sympathies on your car situation, but congrats on the new arrival. With two youngsters bootspace is non-negotiable. And while you don’t need a diesel – and mention petrol or hybrid – that will limit your choice of older cars, first registered when diesel dominated sales.
Nonetheless, there are a few options I’d point you towards. First, it is the Skoda Octavia you mention.
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