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

Going up

  • Mercedes-Benz A-class and Audi A2
    Any three to five-year-old models are still recognised for value and quality.

  • Jaguar Sport derivatives
    Traditionally worth less than SE models, they are now worth the same. Prestige customers demand the non-wood, big wheels look, even on Jags...

  • New Saab 9-3 models
    The compact executive Saab is starting to look good value among prestige sector.

    Going down

  • Average to poor-condition cars
    £300 spent on preparation will return a higher premium than that at auction.

  • Above average mileage vehicles
    Anything with higher than book mileage (12,000 per annum), so most leasing defleets are being hit particularly hard.

  • Anything Daewoo
    The now-defunct brand is permanently behind book.