What's the best car valuation website?

What is the best car valuation website now that Glass has officially closed? I have tried Auto Trader, but it only gives you a 'based on good condition' price, and other sites only give a generic price...

Should I keep or sell my old Polo?

I have had my 2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI since new. It has covered 37,000 miles and hasn’t given me any major problems. I am wondering if I should keep it or sell before it starts to give me any costly...

Best way to challenge car valuation after write-off?

Three weeks ago my wife's car, a 2003 plate Range Rover LPG, was hit outside our house by a drunk driver. The driver was arrested and charged. We have gone through our insurance who have provided a hire...

Mazda 3 - full service history vs full dealer service history?

I have a Mazda 3 which will be three years old in February and out of warranty. I would like to get the car serviced by an excellent local independent garage. Obviously this will mean not having a full...

Skoda Roomster with 160k on the clock - keep or sell?

I have owned my Skoda Roomster since 2010. It is powered by the 105PS 1.9-litre diesel engine. It is coming up to 160,000 miles on the clock. Do I just run it now until it gives up the ghost or sell now...

Are used car prices likely to drop significantly after Xmas?

I am looking to buy a 2010 plate Hyundai Santa Fe and wondered if I should wait until after Xmas? Will prices drop as dealers look to keep their cash flow going in the quiet post-Xmas period?

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI - keep or sell?

In the Saturday Telegraph you responded to a letter on a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI, with 75,000 miles on the clock. You suggested high costs were approaching on the Cat (and many other parts) and now may...

What is a reasonable discount to expect on an ex-demo vehicle?

I'm looking to buy an ex-demo car. I've seen a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDI Blue Drive Premium SE auto with seven-seats. The dealer is offering it at £32,500, an 18.7 per cent discount off the list price....

How do I become a part-time motor trader?

Just a few questions as l am quite keen on becoming a part time motor trader, hopefully you can help. Q1 : Is it necessary to purchase Trade plates even though l will be purchasing minimal vehicles at...

Is my 2011 SEAT Ibiza Cupra worth more because it has a new engine?

My 2011 SEAT Ibiza Cupra's engine has failed just before I was due to start looking for a new car. The CAVE engine failure I understand to be very common across the SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen line of 1.4TSI...