Use of car valuations?

Now there is ready access to numerous online car valuation websites (mainly aimed at buying cars), is there a rule-of-thumb to help check selling prices? I have seen a 12-plated Renault Espace 2.0dCi 150 Dynamique Tom Tom 5 door for sale at a registered Renault dealer for £16,000 but valuation websites suggest a range of only £9,500 - £11,000. I assume these lower figures are cash/ trade-in values and the retailer needs to make a margin, but what is a reasonable add-on (and specifically, what should be my target price be for the Espace)?

Asked on 18 August 2012 by Copethedope

Answered by Honest John

We do our own that automatically updates daily: www.honestjohn.co.uk/used-prices/

Tags: buying valuations

Dear Honest John,

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