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Is it worth paying a bit more for a Euro 6 car?
I'm replacing a Skoda Octavia, preferably with another Skoda Octavia or similar. My budget is £10k.
I'm thinking I should try and get a Euro 6, but there aren't that many in my price range, so I'm sort of tempted by slightly older cars. Have you got any advice? Like the pros and cons of buying a Euro 5 vs Euro 6?
I'm thinking I should try and get a Euro 6, but there aren't that many in my price range, so I'm sort of tempted by slightly older cars. Have you got any advice? Like the pros and cons of buying a Euro 5 vs Euro 6?
Asked on 10 July 2023 by Britta
Answered by
David Ross
A Euro 6 compliant car will offer reduced levels of emissions compared to a Euro 5 compliant car, with harmful particulates generally the element that sees the most reduction.
Aside from this, the main reason for buying a Euro 6 car is that it will be exempt from London's ULEZ and clean air zones, so you will not have to pay a charge - although you should always check online before entering a zone such as this. However, if driving in these zones is not a typical journey for you, then there will be no real cost saving.
Generally speaking it makes sense to go for the newest and cleanest car you can afford, but the advantages of choosing a Euro 6 version of a car that is also available as Euro 5 are relatively small.
Aside from this, the main reason for buying a Euro 6 car is that it will be exempt from London's ULEZ and clean air zones, so you will not have to pay a charge - although you should always check online before entering a zone such as this. However, if driving in these zones is not a typical journey for you, then there will be no real cost saving.
Generally speaking it makes sense to go for the newest and cleanest car you can afford, but the advantages of choosing a Euro 6 version of a car that is also available as Euro 5 are relatively small.
Will you have to pay the low emissions charge?
Use our ULEZ checker to find out if your vehicle is subject to ULEZ charges. Simply enter your number plate into the Honest John ULEZ checker to see if you will have to pay to enter the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.
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