Everyone spends lots of time trying to cut the cost of their fuel bill – especially at the moment. Questions I continually hear include, What MPG does your car do? Where can you buy the cheapest petrol? Did you know diesel now costs more than petrol?
Having gone to all that trouble to try and keep their costs down, lots of people then lose far more by not paying attention to their car’s market price. If you have any of these cars, they have very low depreciation at the moment, so it’s a great time to sell them on, before you lose any money.
Toyota Yaris Verso
Here you go the best possible compact MPV on the market although it is a rare sight these days. Very clever 7 seat system and excellent diesel engine. Rear seats are for kids though.
Most economical: 1.4 D
Best used seller: 1.3 petrol engines from 2001
UsedCarExpert guide price: A 2001 1.3 Yaris Verso with average mileage of 54,000 will sell for around £3,700, only £300 less than a 2002 registered car.
Ford Ka
One of the very best City cars on sale. It's an old model but it still looks and drives as sharply as ever. Running costs are small and availability is excellent at some great value prices.
Most economical: 1.3 70ps
Best used seller: 1.3s from 2000
UsedCarExpert guide price: A Ford Ka from 2000 with average mileage of 57,500 will sell for around £2,595, only £100 less than cars from 2001
Mini One (d)
Fashionable funky and pricey. Maxi-zed on the road but Mini inside but the performance and character is what attracts buyers and keeps prices very high.
Most economical: D
Best used seller: D from 2003
UsedCarExpert guide price: A Mini One D from 2003 with average miles of 43,000 miles will sell for around £7,500, only £300 less than a 2004 registered car.