Which classic should I buy for fun and investment?

I'm going to buy a Mercedes-Benz W129 for occasional use and as an investment or at least to avoid depreciation, either an SL 500 or 600 from the period 1996 to 1998. Fuel economy is not an issue as I...

Can you part exchanged old wheels for new?

I have a SEAT Exeo ST with 18-inch wheels and low profile tyres, I'm coming up to replace tyres and want to go to normal tyres, which I guess means changing to 17-inch alloys. Is there anywhere that does...

What sort of depreciation should I expect on a Hyundai?

I have just sold my Hyundai ix35 Premium 1.7D 2WD for £7250 less than I paid for it new in December 2011. It had a full main dealer service history and was in good condition with 34,550 on the clock. What...

Which small cars have the best resale value?

I would like to buy a new car and am looking for good quality build, fuel efficiency and decent resale value. I travel between cities on the motorway a few times a week so would like something safe. I...

Honda Civic - keep or sell?

We need two cars in our household. We currently have a 2002 Volkswagen Polo and a 2003 Honda Civic Type-S with 80k and 150k miles respectively. Our intended strategy is to have a city run around and a...

How can I prove my Evo 9 is not a grey import?

I am finding my Mitsubishi Evo 9 Special Edition difficult to value. I bought it from a main dealer in 2006 (new) but the registration can not be found on any website. The V5 registration document does...

Selling an Australian car in the UK

Around 18 months ago I brought my Australian car over to England (where I am now living) and felt that now would be the right time to sell so I could buy an English car. It is a 2007 Force Six Turbo...

I have found a cheap car - is this too good to be true?

I've seen a car advertised via a well known classifieds website. The price is attractive. Very attractive. The seller says her job has moved to USA and she is in New York, hence the reason for the sale,...

Can I buy back a written off car?

If my car is deemed to be written off following an accident, not my fault, can I buy it back?

Car depreciation - why is my Lexus worth so little?

Two years ago I bought a 2011 Lexus CT200 SE-L Premier with 12,000 miles on the clock. I paid about £24,000 and when it went in for an annual service this week (33,000 miles) I asked for a valuation against...