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...

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...

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?