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Cars can lose more than half their value in their first three years but these costs can be dramatically reduced, says Which?.
Even with similar models, car depreciation can vary widely. A Ford Focus1 (diamond white saloon model with automatic gearbox fitted as extra) costing £16,000 could plummet in value to £4,875 (70 per cent depreciation) in three years. A similarly priced model Focus2 (metallic grey hatchback with a powerful diesel engine) could cost £6,995 (56 per cent depreciation) in 2007.
Malcolm Coles, editor, Which?, says: ‘You might be tempted to save £500 on a plain paint job – but that could knock £1,000 off the re-sale price. On the other hand, if you’re shelling out thousands, a few extra bob on a leopard skin trim might seem like a good idea. It isn’t.’
Which? gives the following tips on how to halt the decline in your car’s value:
Model choice Choose a model that depreciates slowly. Some, like BMW’s Mini, hold their price extremely well, whereas others, like Kia Mentor (which costs the same price as a Mini) will plummet to a quarter of its original value in three years.
Colour
Choose a safe colour such as metallic silver, blue or red. Beware trendy bright colours, which will date quickly, or dreary colours, which can knock 10 per cent off a car’s value. Avoid white, which is often associated with ambulances and vans.
Engine
Diesel cars can be more expensive to buy than petrol ones, but are often more economical due to lower fuel bills and running costs. Modern diesel engines give good performance and should hold their value well.
Trim
Buy a mid-range car which should have all the kit you need. Base models (‘poverty spec’ in the trade) lack features to tempt second-hand car buyers, whereas top-of-the-range models can depreciate rapidly.
Little luxuries
Some former ‘luxuries’ are now so commonplace, they’re virtually standard. Remote/central locking, ABS, airbags, air conditioning and electric front windows will all attract second-hand car buyers.
Cars can lose more than half their value in their first three years but these costs can be dramatically reduced, says Which?.
Even with similar models, car depreciation can vary widely. A Ford Focus1 (diamond white saloon model with automatic gearbox fitted as extra) costing £16,000 could plummet in value to £4,875 (70 per cent depreciation) in three years. A similarly priced model Focus2 (metallic grey hatchback with a powerful diesel engine) could cost £6,995 (56 per cent depreciation) in 2007.
Malcolm Coles, editor, Which?, says: ‘You might be tempted to save £500 on a plain paint job – but that could knock £1,000 off the re-sale price. On the other hand, if you’re shelling out thousands, a few extra bob on a leopard skin trim might seem like a good idea. It isn’t.’
Which? gives the following tips on how to halt the decline in your car’s value:
Model choice Choose a model that depreciates slowly. Some, like BMW’s Mini, hold their price extremely well, whereas others, like Kia Mentor (which costs the same price as a Mini) will plummet to a quarter of its original value in three years.
Colour
Choose a safe colour such as metallic silver, blue or red. Beware trendy bright colours, which will date quickly, or dreary colours, which can knock 10 per cent off a car’s value. Avoid white, which is often associated with ambulances and vans.
Engine
Diesel cars can be more expensive to buy than petrol ones, but are often more economical due to lower fuel bills and running costs. Modern diesel engines give good performance and should hold their value well.
Trim
Buy a mid-range car which should have all the kit you need. Base models (‘poverty spec’ in the trade) lack features to tempt second-hand car buyers, whereas top-of-the-range models can depreciate rapidly.
Little luxuries
Some former ‘luxuries’ are now so commonplace, they’re virtually standard. Remote/central locking, ABS, airbags, air conditioning and electric front windows will all attract second-hand car buyers.
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