GLASS'S experts give the lowdown on what’s selling and what’s sitting

Going up

OLD MODEL FORD FOCUS

A strong recovery of prices for the darling of the used car market. Late plate examples have recovered by £500 since Christmas

OLD MODEL VAUXHALL ASTRA

Representing good value, late plate examples are helped by the much higher prices being commanded for the new generation Astra

VAN-DERIVED SECTOR

It’s bucking expectations – Partner, Kangoo, Berlingo, and Doblo are all holding their own in the market

Going down

PETROL LARGE MPVS

Faltering demand for most petrol versions in the large MPV sector, including Galaxy, Sharan, and Espace show it’s got to be diesel

BLAND MASS MARKET CARS

Daewoos of any description, Mitsubishi Carisma, Chrysler Neon and Fiat Marea are all under-performing in the three-year-old market

FORD FOCUS C-MAX

The trade assess the worth against a Focus five-door of the same age and type and the premium of just under £1,000 is still too much