We want to sell our 2007 Focus and 2005 Mondeo and buy a Kuga - what's the best way of doing this?

We both recently retired and no longer need our two cars. We are considering buying a 28,000 mile 2008 Ford Kuga 2.0 Zetec TDCI, as 4WD would be useful, from a Ford main dealer in Gainsborough, advertised...

Is leasing a good alternative to replacing our car every three years?

Every three years my wife purchases a brand new car. She saves each month from her hard-earned salary and trades her car in to make up the total amount. Every three years we have the anxiety of trying...

Where can I check the part-exchange value of my Vauxhall Meriva?

I have a 2006 1.7 Meriva Design Diesel and am now looking for a Meriva SE 1.7 Diesel Automatic as a replacement. Can you give me an idea of the price I should pay for that model and an idea of the part-exchange...

Switching from a MINI to an Audi A2

I currently drive a 54 plate Mini Cooper (Black) top spec with chilli pack (59000 miles with full BMW service history). Even though it is reliable, and the service intervals are good, it is costing...

I want to part-exchange my MGF for a RAV4 - what sort of deal should I negotiate?

Since moving to a very rural location I have come to the conclusion that my MGF does not suit these environs, so I have to bite the bullet and buy a "sensible" vehicle. I have found a 1996 Toyota RAV4...

Sell or keep my Focus?

The manufacturer's warranty on my 2008 1.6 petrol Ford Focus ends in a few months. It's got roughly 30,000 miles on the clock. As I see it I can trade it in or keep it and run it into the ground. Problem...

Garage wants extra cash for a car we part exchanged.

We recently part exchanged our car with £500 for a car at a garage. The deal had been done but two days later they have phoned up wanting an extra £500 saying our old car had been an insurance write off...

How can I get a cheap Lexus?

Your correspondent who buys cars with high depreciation is on the right track, but I've refined the idea even further. Go to your local Lexus dealer and ask them for the name of the local independent car...

We need two hatchbacks for carrying babies and mountain bikes - what do you suggest?

We are expecting our first baby in May and therefore need to replace our cars with something a little more baby friendly. We own a faithful but decrepit 11-year-old Daihatsu Charade for the practical side...

Trading in for a coupe/ roadster

I have a special edition 2002 Ford Focus Chic (3 door, full leather trim, done 79k miles) that I am thinking of trading in for a used coupe/roadster. I would be grateful if I could hear your thoughts...