How to get the best part-ex price for an old car?

My Dad is part exchanging his car and would like to know the best part ex price for it. The car in question is a Vauxhall Astra 2003 (03) 1.6 8v Active 5-dr with 51,800 miles, FSH and in mint condition.

Asked on 24 November 2014 by Arron

Answered by Honest John
About £500, unless he loads the price of the newer car to make it look like he's giving you a better p/x:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/used-prices/Vauxhall/Astra/20...l
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