Do I buy petrol or diesel in a new car?
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The question
I want to buy a new car but I am confused - do I buy petrol or diesel?
Asked by taranpreet singh ·
Expert answer
Hi there,
There's no completely easy answer I'm afraid, but the rule of thumb is that if you're doing low to medium mileage (below 20,000km a year) and drive in town a lot, go for petrol. If you're doing 20,000km+ and mostly on motorways diesel is still a good bet, but it's worth looking at the latest-tech hybrids too.
Answered by Neil Briscoe