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Do you think BMW M3 Convertibles (E93) - earlier, low mileage, around £20,000 - will hold their value, or continue to depreciate? Bearing in mind they're one of the last naturally aspirated V8 'sports'...

Is a Smart Roadster a future classic?

Is a Smart Roadster Brabus a future classic?

Is the Renault Avantime likely to become a classic?

My son has a Renault Avantime in RHD. Apparently you are more likely to see Lord Lucan than one of these. Is it worth storing in case it becomes a more valuable classic?

Is the Saab 9-3 a future classic?

Looking for potential classic with a budget of only £4000 - any suggestions?

Looking for potential classic with a budget of only £4000. Any suggestions?

Is it wise investing money to keep my Jaguar X-Type on the road?

I have recently bought a 2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 with 110,000 miles on the clock at a reasonable price. I now need to replace the front and rear suspension at a cost of £1500. Will this be a wise investment...

Do you think the 1994 Toyota RAV4 will ever attain classic car status?

I have an immaculate 1998 Toyota RAV4 and I'm wondering if you think it will ever attain Classic status, especially as Toyota claim it was the first SUV?

I've been offered a rarely used 1993 Rover 416 GSi - will it need a lot of maintenance?

I've recently become in need of an automatic car due to a health problem. I was going to purchase a used Nissan Micra, however, I have also been offered a family member's 1993 Rover 416 GSi automatic for...

Why do MINI seem to depreciate at such a fast pace?

The motoring press keeps saying how MINI hold their value. I have a 2014 MINI Roadster JCW which is now worth only a third of its new price after just 2 years. I also checked a neighbours 2015 MINI Clubman...

Which of our cars should we sell and what do we replace them with?

We have a 2013 Honda CR-V EX (31,000 miles), a 2012 MINI Cooper (25,000 miles) and a 2014 MINI Roadster JCW (7500 miles). All in good condition. We want to reduce the cars from 3 to 2 and still need to...