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I have a 2021 Mk.8 VW Golf eTSI with 40000 mls My VW 'All-in' warranty is about to expire. Considering depreciation and the cost of a new car, what would you recommend, get another 'All in' warranty or...
I notice used prices of 5 year old premium models like Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series are within reach of my budget. Even official dealers are selling them for £15k to £20k approved used. Why...
How much depreciation is lost each month on a car?
I'm looking to buy a one year old Range Rover D300 HSE, or a Porsche Cayenne E Hybrid. Both will be around 5k miles, and I intend to keep them until they are five years old. I'm worried about bad press...
When do you think second hand prices of petrol and diesel cars will get back to the historical norm when a car lost 50% of its value in the first three years?
I have - and am delighted with - a 2019 SEAT Ibiza FR 115. I took out the extended 5 year warranty and am now torn between selling at the turn of the year when I assume the six months or so remaining...
I bought a Toyota Aygo from a Toyota dealer in mid January 2022 for £12,800 and now in June it is valued at £9500. Is it legal to obviously overcharge for a secondhand car?
What’s a fair depreciation charge per mile when returning a secondhand car to the sales garage? I bought a 10-year-old Skoda with 78,000 miles but, after 6 weeks, it was obvious that the engine was shot...
I bought a new diesel car in 2017 before retiring. Now we're in lockdown and can't afford to upgrade. I do low mileage and the car has depreciated dramatically. What do I do?
Can you suggest a reliable SUV under £9000 that will hold its value over 5 years? I live in Bristol so was leaning towards petrol.
 

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