Buying a Vauxhall Insignia - why such high depreciation?

I've been looking at second hand prices on low mileage 2012 Insignias. Cars that cost £24,000 new are being sold via Auto Trader for around £10,000 a few months later. I know nobody pays the full list...

Changing my wife's car - how does this sound?

Bought my wife a Xsara Picasso Desire 2.0l Diesel in 2006 - 05 plate with 500 miles - now done 41k and next May will be eight years old which you indicate might be when problems start. Apart from Citroen...

Why was my new SEAT Altea so much cheaper than the equivalent Volkswagen Golf?

I recently bought a SEAT Altea SE 1.6TDI DSG and I also looked at the equivalent Volkswagen Golf Plus. The SEAT worked out to be £4710 cheaper than the Golf. Taking into account the extras which are cheaper...

What price for a trade-in against a Boxster?

What price should I get for a 2011 (March - 5300 miles only) manual Freelander GS as a trade in against a new Porsche Boxter? I do not want a hard ride so what wheel size is the best for the Porsche?

Is £7200 a fair price for a 2010 Ford Fusion

I have been offered a 2010 Ford Fusion by a Ford main dealer. The car is a 1.4 petrol, manual Zetec version fitted with parking sensors. It is one owner and was supplied by the dealer, the mileage is 1500...

Seen a nearly new Fiesta - is the price good?

I'm downsizing my current car as I need something a lot more fuel efficient and lower running costs. I really like the Ford Fiesta and have seen a 11 plate at a local franchised dealer with 15,000 on the...

Volvo are offering 20% off V70s - is it as good as it sounds?

A Volvo dealer tells me that the V70 is being discounted by Volvo by 20% until end of March - is that as good as it sounds or have serious discounts been available all along? If the model is being replaced...

What do you think of the Alfa Romeo Spider?

I am looking at a metallic silver 2008 58-plate Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4JTDM 210, in standard spec with 30,000 miles. They are asking £11,995. Is that too much from a dealer?

Refurbished engine in a Volvo V50

If a car advert says this, would you be alarmed about the refurb bit? * 2005 (05 reg) * Estate * 79,000 miles * Manual * 2.0L * Diesel MOT: 01-2013. Body has done 101k, refurbed...

How much should I pay for a Peugeot 308 described as 'Trade'?

I have been offered a Peugeot 308 with 14700 miles on the clock, described as 'Trade' on the dealer's website, for £9995. What does 'Trade' mean in this context and what should I be wary of?