Should I replace my Tiguan

Should I replace my Tiguan

Hi there Currently driving a 231 Tiguan 2 litre diesel and there is 70000km on the clock. Would imagine by end of year there will be close to 100,000km as drive a lot with my work. Am concerned that warranty will be out at 90000km and we usually change every 2 years. However, this is first time I have had to travel as part of my job. Considered changing this July but with cost of new Tiguan having increased and have had current Tiguan valued at 29500 the Tiguan isn't an option going forward. I'm wondering what other options there might be to consider or with doing such high mileage am I better keep the car I currently have. A major plus on the Tiguan is how cost effective it is to run. I have looked at Kia Sportage or Hyundai Tucson but don't know how they would compare with fuel efficiency or sturdiness on the road. Thanks

Our answer:

Hi Ellie,

Firstly, and I don't know if this will influence your decision making, but I believe Volkswagen Ireland's warranty on new cars in the first two years is unlimited mileage, so if you're changing it within that time there's nothing to worry about. The 90,000km limit comes in after that period. Check that for yourself of course before deciding what to do.

I rate the Sportage, Tucson and Tiguan all equally in terms of how they drive and fuel economy, but how they feel on the road is quite a personal thing so I highly recommend you contact your nearest Kia and Hyundai dealers to arrange test drives so you can see what you think of them. They're all good cars.

And yes, there's always the option to hold onto the car. You can purchase your own used car warranty if you decide to go down this route.

Shane O'Donoghue

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