Will my MINI Cooper really depreciate by £1200 whilst I wait for my new Audi?

An Audi dealer says that if I want to trade in my 2005 MINI Cooper with 25,500 miles on the clock now, he will give me £6500 now (July 2010). However, as the Audi I want to buy won't be available until...

Can you recommend a small, 'premium' car with more space than a BMW MINI?

My mother currently has a BMW MINI (her second) and she really likes the quality, quirkiness and reliability of the car. However it is now used as an only car for her and my dad, and is not big enough...

Why won't this car supermarket drop the price of its Volkswagen Passat Estate?

I'm looking at buying a Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 TSI 59 plate with 5000 miles from a car supermarket. They've had it in stock for some 3-4 months now and haven't reduced the price, which is £14,600....

Which car will offer the best value for a high annual mileage?

Owing to a new job, my annual mileage is about to increase significantly. I will do 24,000 miles in commuting alone, so I am expecting a mileage probably in excess of 30,000 miles per annum. Is there a...

Should I part-exchange my MINI Clubman for an ex-demo Audi Q5 now, or wait for a brand new one?

I’ve recently ordered a new Audi Q5 TDI 170 S Line and was advised that delivery would be in March 2011, and the dealer has agreed to absorb any VAT increase. A few days later the salesman called to tell...

Will the required spec of my daughter's new Volkswagen Golf affect its residual value?

My 23-year-old daughter is about to place an order for a car, and she'd like something economical but sporty and young looking. Her current choice is a 1.6 Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion Tech 3-door in white...

Is £16,500 a fair price for a 'brand new' Cadillac CTS?

I have been offered a 'brand new' Cadillac CTS 3.6 for £16,500. The car appears to be brand new, unmarked, with some transit packaging still in place, with 120 miles on the clock and a new battery. On...

Which car would you recommend for keeping for the next three years?

What is the best car one can hope to buy at the moment for £2000 - a Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus or larger - with a view to owning it for three years? Fuel consumption is not really a concern, so no diesels.

I want to buy a Land Rover Discovery 3 which has been recorded as a cat D write-off - will this affect resale value?

I am considering buying a Land Rover Discovery 3 that has been stolen and recovered with keys. Is this something that will affect the value if and when I come to sell the vehicle in a few years?

I'm buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso with no service history - how much should I knock off to reflect this?

I'm considering buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 Desire, registered July 2003. The car has had two owners and has covered 66,000 miles with 12 months' MOT. It is in very good condition but has no...