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A dealer wants £9995 for a 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI with two previous owners and 65,000 miles. I need to check out its previous history, but is it worth that amount? It is fitted with 17-inch alloys...

I unwittingly took a clocked Mazda 6 in part-exchange and sold it on - am I liable?

I'm a used car trader. I recently took a Mazda 6 diesel in part-exchange with my 2005 Renault Megane. The Mazda is showing 86,000 miles, which I wrote down on the receipt and the customer signed it. I...

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...

Is this a good part-exchange deal for a new Land Rover Freelander 2?

I own a Freelander 2, bought new in August 2007 and am considering purchasing a new Freelander 2 TD4 HSE. Under the Land Rover Finance agreement on the existing car, the final payment will be £13,482....

Which four-door car could replace my wife's Peugeot 206?

My wife currently drives a 2002 three-door Peugeot 206 which has 30,000 miles, but she would like to purchase a four-door car that can cope with a pushchair and a seat for our grandson. We have looked...

When would be the best time to part-exchange my Ford Mondeo?

I have a five-year-old Mondeo in excellent condition. What do you consider would be the best time, this year, to seek a part-exchange at a franchised dealer? Now, or after the introduction of the new yearly...

Why is delivery of my Hyundai ix35 being delayed?

I ordered a Hyundai ix35 from a local dealer on 1 May 2010. I was given an estimated delivery date of 17 June 2010, so I paid a £500 deposit and agreed a part exchange value on my vehicle. Right up until...

A dealer has pulled a warranty he gave me on a car after being dissatisfied with my part-exchange. What can I do?

I purchased a car today. I am really happy with it, though the "full service" he stated was only a quickie and I have a tyre on the legal limit, and just as I left the dealership he mentioned that the...

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...

Which small car should I replace my Ford StreetKa with?

I currently own an 04-plate Ford StreetKa which I want to part exchange. I've been told by the garage I bought it from that its worth £4000 as a part exchange. I want a reliable, solid yet stylish small...