Buying new or nearly new small, four door car.

What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Buying new or nearly new small, four door car.

I am looking for a new or nearly new small, four door car. A couple of times a week, I need to commute for a few hours so a bit of comfort and safety would be great but otherwise, it will be a runaround. Can I get a good deal on a nearly new car or is it worth spending the money on something new? A deposit is not an issue, are dealers are willing to do finance on a nearly new car?

Asked on 10 August 2014 by Matthew1982

Answered by Honest John

I saw a 12k miles 2002/62 VW Take Up 5 door sell at auction last week for £5,300, which suggests a dealer price around £6,500. They'll always sell you finance because they get a commission out of the deal.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/miscellaneous/2014-08/wh.../ A 16k mile Toyota Aygo in the same auction was £500 cheaper.

Tags: buying nearly new cars buying a new car

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

Similar questions

New Polo or used Golf? The GTI question.

I currently drive a Scirocco 210 GT which I love, but the very wide doors make exit difficult in car parks. I can afford a new Polo GTI or a year old Golf GTI. The performance is similar. The Polo will...

I bought a nearly new car that turned out to be an import - what can I do?

I bought a car with delivery miles on it in July last year, I have tried trading it in and been told its an import, what are my rights?

One year old high mileage Insignia - good used buy?

I'm planning to buy a insignia from a Vauxhall dealer. A 2014 model for £10,800. But this car has 53000 miles already on in 1 year, and has 1 key missing and original service book missing. it seems dealer...