'I'm a used car expert - drivers should avoid these unreliable, high-depreciating SUVs'
With more motorists turning to the used market for their next vehicle, a well-known automotive YouTuber has shared three models to keep away from.
A popular used car personality has taken to YouTube to give his views on three used seven-seaters that drivers should avoid if they don't want to be a victim of breakdowns and depreciation.
Adam Morris is one of the hosts of the Australian motoring channel ReDriven and regularly fronts videos in which he shares advice to help viewers find the right used car for them.
In a popular video, Adam discusses the worst seven-seat MPVs and SUVs on the used car market, suggesting that motorists should avoid the Chevrolet Captiva, branded in Australia as a Holden.
He claimed: "Rumour has it that there are Captivas out there that aren't riddled with issues, but even then, with how incredibly underwhelming these horrid things are and with a plethora of better seven-seater options available, we would really question why anyone would be tempted into buying a Captiva in the first place.
"The Captiva has a shocking reputation, and for a fair reason. Engine and transmission issues, excessive oil leaks and consumption problems, terrible build quality. These were manufactured on the tightest of budgets at the time and should be avoided."
Manufactured by GM Korea, formerly called Daewoo, from 2006 to 2018, the Chevrolet Captiva was marketed as an affordable alternative to popular models such as the Kia Sorento and Citroen C4 Grand Picasso.
Whilst the 2.2-litre diesel engine was widely praised at the time, many owners thought that the Captiva was an uninspiring model to drive and relatively expensive to run.
Today, used Chevrolet Captivas range in price from around £2,000 to £6,000, depending on age and condition, with a number of superior models available for a similar price.
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Another seven-seat model that Adam discouraged motorists from buying used is the Peugeot 5008 due to a less-than-desirable track record for reliability and high depreciation.
He added: "Inside and out, this is a stunning vehicle, plus the driving experience more than matches the looks. Even the amount of tech and features you receive for the asking price is well above average.
"The issue, however, revolves around those asking prices, plus the reality is that it will hit you very hard if, or should I say when, issues arise. Excluding the odd special model here and there, French cars generally suffer ridiculous levels of depreciation and that doesn't seem to slow down, even on the used market."
Finally, Adam stated that motorists should think twice before they buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan, with the popular SUV requiring owners to be fastidious with maintenance.
He continued: "To be at their best for the long term, they require a perfect service history. In fact, they need to be serviced ahead of schedule to mitigate any potential issues.
"The problem is that many on the used market have been purchased on lease arrangements, with owners that have no intention of keeping the car for the long term and therefore they often miss or delay critical maintenance. This can cause major reliability dramas for future owners."