Where can I sell my late brother's BMW 530D and Ford Fiesta for the best price?

I have been appointed the executor for my late brother's will. I want you to give me a fair price for the disposal of his two cars. Unfortunately the family can’t agree on the prices, but all are willing...

What's the best way of ensuring the safe, private sale of my Toyota Yaris for cash?

I have advertised my Toyota Yaris for sale privately on Gumtree, Loot and newsagencies today. What is a safe way to receive payment that will satisfy me and the customer? I am advertising at £4,250 and...

Why have I been charged for wear and tear when returning a lease car for auction?

I recently returned a lease car after four years and three months, with 83,000 on the clock. It did have a few scratches on it from hedges etc, but nothing through to the metal, and the chap collecting...

Where should I look for a used Fiat Panda, Toyota Yaris or Skoda Fabia?

My 19 year-old shopping trolley, a Vauxhall Nova 1.2 Merit Plus, will have to be replaced. Should I buy a Panda (2004/2005) or a Yaris (2003/2004) or a Fabia for £2,000 to £3,000? And should I source it...

How much should I expect to pay for a BMW 1 Series at auction?

I am currently on the look out to buy a secondhand car. I am looking to buy a BMW 1 Series 118d, up to 40,000 mileage and up to three years old. I had a look at the BCA site and see they often go for auction....

Which firm do you recommend for selling at auction?

You have previously recommended a firm which accepts, prepares and sells cars at auction for clients. Will you remind me of its name, please?

We want to downsize to one car. Should we keep our Honda Accord and sell our Jazz, or trade both in for a new car?

We have two cars - a 2006 Honda Accord Tourer 2.4 Exec auto with 25,000 miles, and a 55-plate Honda Jazz 1.4 SE Auto with 7000 miles, first registered January 2006. My wife no longer wishes to drive, so...

Mercs and spender

I am considering a Mercedes-Benz SL350 Roadster from a MB dealer. First registered in June 2006, one lady owner (probably true) Jasper blue metallic, 20,915 miles, 3,498cc V6 Auto. It has extras: panoramic...

How do I start off as a car trader?

I just lost my job and decided to try and work for myself. I've bought numerous cars over the years on a casual basis from various auctions and never had any bother. I try and buy nice clean cars and am...

Where should I sell my Jaguar E Type 1964 3.8 Series 1 Coupe?

What would be the best advertising medium to sell my 1964 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1 Coupe? I'm asking£34,995. The engine has been rebuilt, and the body restored and resprayed original Sand Gold. I'm not...