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Need a used family car with good re-sale value

We need a used car for a couple of months. We will then want to re-sell it as I will receive a company car. I've £5000 to spend but will want to get as much back for it in two months time. What do you recommend?

Asked on 26 October 2016 by Maureen

Answered by Honest John
Now is traditionally the time of year when used prices are lowest, and in January they traditionally jump substantially. No guarantees, but that's the way it's been for the past 25 years. So there is a chance you could buy at auction and then re-sell without losing much in January. If nervous of buying at auction, check out: www.carauctionservices.co.uk/
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