New and Used car advise

Vehicle_john

:money: .Since starting my own company within the Motor Industry and joining Money Saving I am willing to advise anyone with any queries at all in buying/selling or any subject, I might know everything but will try where possible.

Pink.

Hi Vehicle_john,

That's a lovely offer but your thread would be better placed on the motoring board so I'll move it over there.

Pink

Vehicle_john

Many thanks, very new to the forum so still finding my way around.

Cheers

John

Vehicle_john

Pink-winged wrote: »

Hi Vehicle_john,

That's a lovely offer but your thread would be better placed on the motoring board so I'll move it over there.

Pink

Try again,

Many thanks, very new to the forum so still finding my way around.

Cheers

John

debj_3

Hi John
We are about to sell our Renault Scenic because it has caused us so many problems and we are thinking about a Hyundai Matrix which looks more reliable. My husband is worried that if there isn't a Hyundai garage anywhere near us it will cause problems if anything does go wrong. This is because a couple of times when we had to get the Scenic fixed our local garage couldn't do it because they didn't have the right (Renault) diagnostic equipment so we had to take it to a Renault garage. Is this common? There are lots of good garages near us, would they normally be able to fix things or will we have to take a Hyundai to a Hyundai garage?
thanks for your help.

Vehicle_john

debj wrote: »

Hi John
We are about to sell our Renault Scenic because it has caused us so many problems and we are thinking about a Hyundai Matrix which looks more reliable. My husband is worried that if there isn't a Hyundai garage anywhere near us it will cause problems if anything does go wrong. This is because a couple of times when we had to get the Scenic fixed our local garage couldn't do it because they didn't have the right (Renault) diagnostic equipment so we had to take it to a Renault garage. Is this common? There are lots of good garages near us, would they normally be able to fix things or will we have to take a Hyundai to a Hyundai garage?
thanks for your help.

Hi, It is always far better to buy a mainstream car because so many garages will be able repair/service them etc, however the next manufacturer you're thinking of is an up and coming brand but you may still find the same problem. My advice would be, depending on your budget is to consider a vehicle within manufactrers warranty, 3 years is quite standard now. Not to complcate matters you could have been just very unlucky but if it was me personally i would go for Volkswagen, Ford Vauxhall SEAT and Skoda. The next step is the challenge to buy at the correct price if you need advice on this let me know. If you need to know how to buy cars at trade prices just let me know.

pingu

Hi
i have nissan almera tino 1.8se extra

3 years old on monday 17500 miles

going in for 1st mot tomorrow(friday)

i want to change the car as its too big for us (family of 3)

also want to cut the cost of motoring etc...

hoping for nearly new corolla.

how much should i get for mine if p/ex


thank you

Vehicle_john

Hi,

For the model you decribed and course depending on the condition of the car please find the following info.

Make NISSAN Model ALMERA TINO Derivative SE Body Style All Engine Capacity 1800 Age 2004 04
Transmission Manual Fuel Petrol Mileage All CAP Data has been supplied by CAP Motor Research Limited and is published with its permission. All rights in the CAP Data are reserved to CAP Motor Research Limited. Any use of the Data is strictly governed by CAP's standard terms and conditions which are available via its internet site https://www.cap.co.uk
Auction Price as % of:
Engine Derivative Style Trans Year No of Vehicles Average Mileage (000s) Ave Auction Price (£) Ave CAP Clean (£) Ave CAP Ave (£) Ave CAP Retail (£) CAP Clean (%) CAP Ave (%) CAP Retail (%)
1.8 SE 5DR EST M 2004 04 5 23 5,340 5,620 5,275 7,095 95 101 75
ALMERA TINO 1.8 SE Total 5 23 5,340 5,620 5,275 7,095 95 101 75

Totals By Year
2004 04 5 23 5,340 5,620 5,275 7,095 95 101 75
Grand Total 5 23 5,340 5,620 5,275 7,095 95 101 75

In summery the car is booked about 5600 and in the trade/auction they have been making 5300, part ex will be more all depending if you buy new used and which manufacturer, as a guide only px should in the regoin of 5600 to 5800 anymore info let me know. I am in the trade so please feel free to ask away i believe in a transparent approach which is very rare in the motor industry.

Regards

John

Crispy_Ambulance

Hi

We have a second car as my OH works funny shifts. We currently have a P reg Fiat Cinquecento for him to get to and from work and it appears to have died. So we need to get another one.

We are looking to buy a "runaround" - cheapish to insure and run, no need for big boot space etc.

Can you recommend any makes or models? (as my main interest in the car tends to be what colour it is!)

jennifernil

We have an N reg 1995 Volvo 440 SE 1.8 Automatic, about 55000 miles on the clock, that we wish to dispose of in May. Is it actually worth anything? If so how much? And what is the best way to sell it? We are in Glasgow.

All advice appreciated.

movilogo

My husband is worried that if there isn't a Hyundai garage anywhere near us it will cause problems if anything does go wrong.

Yes, that's a valid concern! I have an Hyundai Accent and for any ECU fault code diagnosis (very infrequently though), I've to visit Hyundai dealer in a different town - 20 miles away!