Should I buy a Jaguar XF or a Skoda Superb as a private hire vehicle?

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Should I buy a Jaguar XF or a Skoda Superb as a private hire vehicle?

I am struggling to decide which car to purchase for use as a private hire taxi: a 2016 Jaguar XF 2.0 Portfolio or a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR SE L Executive DSG.

I will be averaging 100-plus miles per day, and would be grateful for any suggestions/advise on which would be the better vehicle to purchase.

Asked on 11 July 2022 by Mani Singh

Answered by Lawrence Allan

Jaguar as a brand performs less strongly in our Satisfaction Index (which takes views on reliability from owners) than Skoda. While you might buy an XF and find it faultless, the risk of problems is likely to be greater than on the Superb, as is the cost of replacement parts and servicing. If cost of ownership and dependability is important then the Skoda would be our choice.

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