Vauxhall Mokka

[Grandpappy]

Getting the above on Sunday! 1.4Auto with all sorts to distract you! Any advice from Mokka owners? Relatively new-only 6k! Anything I should be 'looking-out' for? Full MOT & Road tax! Looks like new!
What do they drive like & what 'oddities' are there?
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers

[BAKERS DOZEN]

Don't ever take it a Vauxhall dealer for servicing. Use your own reliable garage.

[MargoTester]

I'm on my second one now(1.4 auto) they're really easy to drive and get in and out of with my dodgy hip. We had a mild panic with the first one when we filled up with fuel and noticed a puddle under the car, but it was just water from the air con. I think you'll enjoy drinking it

[MargoTester]

Wow where did that come from should read Driving it :-)

[Baldric]

// What do they drive like //

Are you seriously say you've not had a test drive?

[teacake44]

Is it not a better idea to ask these questions before buying? A 1.4 auto might struggle a bit, but maybe wrong.

[gingejbee]

Motoring Which? verdict....Very reliable....but " a lacklustre driving experience, poor braking distance, hard to park (poor visibility issues) and below average fuel economy"
You did ask!

[Grandpappy]

I got the guy from the garage to take it for the customary 'test-drive' while I just sat in the passenger seat,listening,watching and listening again & again! I was able to detect anything 'odd', whether movement,sound or smell! I have to drive it to my home,when it will be tested by me,for ANY point that could have been missed!! After a week I usually find something,even a 'stuck' cigarette lighter and I don't smoke;it goes back! I sometimes get raised eyebrows but I simply ask them if there was anything wrong with the money I just gave them! I shall remember the advice from Bakers Dozen,I do usually do that.Margo Tester-do you have a problem?
Cheers

[MargoTester]

No - why?

[Zacs-Master]

c'mon balders, you had a test drive and still bought a Skoda ;-)

[Baldric]

150 mph+, 7 speed auto, why wouldn't I?

[TonyV]

Grandpappy you are committed now but I would have driven it myself first, checked fluid levels etc. Motoring organisations would have given you an opinion for a fee.

[Zacs-Master]

Yeah, they're nice cars. Just taking the p.

[Baldric]

I know ;o)

[Grandpappy]

I've bought from this dealer before,in fact the same man! A 1.8 turbo auto,was like *** off a shovel once you hit the sport button(changed up just short of 70-never found out when it next changed?).However, I think the guy built his reputation on trust,that's why I'm going back to him!
But, I don't need to frighten myself any more,so as long as this is faster and more comfortable than walking,it'll do for me!
Thanks guy's for all the comments and 'sabre rattling' I enjoyed all.
Cheers

[TonyV]

Morning Grandpappy didnt realise you were buying from a trader you trust so my comment was probably inappropriate. Hope you enjoy your new car.

[Grandpappy]

Thanks TonyV!
Looking forwards to being the 'Margaret Beckett with caravan' of our highways,listening to the irate drivers behind saying,(in similar words),
" I wonder why that person doesn't go a little faster"?- put Granny down,please.