Should we go for a new or used Skoda Enyaq?
Hi
We have a 2020 SEAT Leon (most recent design) which we own outright. We are thinking of changing to an electric car, possibly an Enyaq. Can you please give a view on whether it’s better to go for a one-year-old Enyaq or to go for PCP on a new one (probably early next year) but we wish to minimise the cost of changing.
Suggestions on alternative but similar cars would also be appreciated which would maximise the value we might get for our car. Any advice on this conundrum would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Colin Ryan (Malahide)Sep 2024 Filed under: choosing new car
Expert answer
Hi Colin,
There's no definitive answer to this one as there are so many moving parts. First up, you'll get maximum value for your own car if you sell it privately. That is far less convenient than trading it in of course, but worth taking into consideration.
If you're going the trade-in route, there's no way to know for sure how much the cost to change will be until you start talking numbers with a dealer. I'd suggest you do that sooner rather than later with a number of different dealers to get a feel for the numbers involved. You don't need to commit to anything to do this. It'll take you time of course, but try to choose a few dealers that are not part of the same group or brand, and do the sums with them on both a new PCP and going for a used model as you mentioned.
Perhaps wait until the Budget announcements next month to see if there is anything new on EV incentives before committing to anything, but don't leave it much longer as some new cars can take a few months to arrive following an order.
The Enyaq is a fine electric car. Good alternatives include the Volkswagen ID.4 and forthcoming new Cupra Tavascan, plus the Renault Scenic. There's loads of choice at that price point.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor@Shane_O_D