Will buying a pre-registered car affect its resale value in years to come?

I am thinking of purchasing a pre-registered ‘new car’ from New Car Discount and would like your opinion as to the reliability of this company. They assure me, although the car I would buy would be essentially...

Will a Porsche 911 996 C2 be a money pit?

I have my eye on a Porsche 911 996 C2 cabriolet, the ‘facelifted’ version with 3.6-litre engine etc. It’s a 2002 with 58,000 on the clock and a full service history (Porsche main dealer for years 1-3 and...

Should I continue to have my Mercedes-Benz C180 serviced at the main dealer or go independent?

I have now nearly reached the three-year point on a Mercedes-Benz C180 that I bought from a main dealer at six months old with a three-year warranty and two free services. These have now been had and I...

Is this the time to invest in classic cars?

Is it time to invest in classic cars, because the prices have gone through the roof? My granpop passed away recently and left me about a hundred grand. I get a very poor rate of interest from the usual...

Should I sell my 2007 Saab 9-3 Sportwagon now or keep it and let it depreciate?

I have a 2007 Saab 9-3 1.8 petrol Sportwagon. It has done 40,000 miles, is immaculate and has provided three years of trouble-free motoring. I average 45mpg on long journeys and it is comfortable and spacious...

Should I buy an Aston Martin Vanquish as an asset?

I will shortly be retiring and I am anxious to purchase a high quality car that does not depreciate significantly. New model values appear to drop off a cliff. I have in mind the old model Aston Martin...

Part exchange - should I do it?

In September 2009 I bought my first ever brand-new car (a Peugeot 107) under the government's scrappage scheme. I put down a £4000 deposit (lent by family) and finished paying it off in Sep 2012. When...

Should I buy a classic Nissan Figaro or a Fiat 500?

I have a company car that my 22-year-old daughter can drive, but not after April 2013 as the insurance changes. I am looking to get a fun car (budget around £7000) for she and I to drive that is cheap...

I need a four-wheel-drive SUV - Dacia Duster or Honda CR-V?

I do about 5000 miles a year, live in the country and require a 4-wheel-drive during snow conditions. You have mentioned the Dacia. Would I be better off buying a new Dacia or a 2-year-old Honda CR-V,...

Should we buy a Volvo V50 or an Audi A4 estate?

I was looking at a used Volkswagen Touran but test-drove one and wasn't happy with it. As we are a four-member family, we don't really need seven seats, more a good size boot for weekend trips away. I...