How can I negotiate a discount on a secondhand car?

If I approach a dealer offering a secondhand car for £10,000 how much discount might I expect? What should be my starting bid?

Should I buy a Ford Focus or Honda Jazz, and how can I negotiate a discount?

I am looking to buy either a new Ford Fiesta or Honda Jazz from a local dealer. I just want a base model with no fancy extras as I don't do a lot of miles, just local trips. I don't need finance and have...

Are there any drawbacks to buying the discontinued Suzuki SX4 at discount?

My wife and I own Suzukis, a Splash and an SX4. It appears that a new SX4 is in the offing and that the current version is available VAT-free, presumably to clear old stock. Could you briefly explain the...

Should we buy a discounted paint protection scheme with our new Vauxhall Astra?

We are taking delivery of a new Vauxhall Astra at the weekend and the garage is offering, Diamond Brite paint protection for £149, reduced from £250. Do you think this is a good offer? I know we can do...

Where might I get a discount on the new Volkswagen Golf estate?

I'm keen on the new Golf estate, which, according to Volkswagen, can be ordered from July. What are my chances of negotiating a discount?

Which specification Ford Fiesta EcoBoost should I go for?

I test drove a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 100 yesterday and I have fallen in love with it. What is the best spec level to buy that will hold a good value in years to come? I drove a Zetec but was wondering...

Buying a new car through a broker?

I have pretty much decided to buy a Hyundai Veloster. I have checked the main dealerships and priced seem pretty fair. However, 2 discount sites are offering two to three grand of the list price for new...

Which new luxury car is a good deal at the moment?

I have been looking at purchasing a new, luxurious compact car (e.g. Mercedes, Lexus, BMW, etc.) In the light of the present economic conditions, what would be a reasonable discount to expect?

How can this Mercedes-Benz dealer offer me a new ML at "cost plus £1"?

Following up my interest in a new ML with various Mercedes-Benz main dealers, one has offered me a "sensational" deal, to the end of March only, at "cost plus £1". In the context of a new ML, what does...

Why has my insurance company reduced my protected no-claims discount?

Recently my car's insurance was due and I was horrified at the hike in premium. I decided to change to another company who asked for evidence of the seven years' no-claim bonus that I declared. When I...