A3 2.0 TDI DSG

The best engine in the range married to the best gearbox makes this an in-demand model

A CLASS LWB AUTO

A value-for-money long wheelbase A-class, and the auto is far rarer making it worth around £400 extra. It’s an easy retail proposition

HONDA

Relatively low volume and high customer satisfaction is seeing Honda become a genuine semi-prestige player

Going down

FORD FOCUS C-MAX

It’s a relatively new model, is coming off the honeymoon period (value wise) and with the increasing volume is still finding its level against cheaper alternatives such as Scenic etc

CONVERTIBLES IN WINTER

Seasonal factors continue to pressure values and nearly new models can be worth £1,000 less than in summer

S-CLASS WITHOUT COMAND

Sat nav and infotainment Comand system became standard with the S-class facelift a couple of years ago, but models before that without Comand are worth £3,000 less ...