Some new cars are currently cheaper than used ones.
With dealers offering substantial discounts on new cars, and a shortage of good quality used cars, deals in showrooms may be up to £1,000 cheaper than the same model bought second hand with few miles on the clock.
Simon Harris, of Parker's, says: "This price reversal will only be a temporary phenomenon in the market place. Historically used cars are always worth less than new pre-registered cars, so given time the market will correct itself. In the meantime people should keep shopping to find the best deals."
Here are ten example spotted by Mr. Harris.
1. Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRX
Deal price: £12,995
Used price: £14,495 (08-plate, 7500 miles)
2. Vauxhall Corsa 1.0i Life
Deal price: £5,995
Used price: £6,494 (08-plate, 5760 miles)
3. Citroen C5 Tourer 2.0 HDI Exclusive
Deal price: £18,495
Used price: £19,000 (08-plate, 6754 miles)
4. Chevrolet Matiz 1.0 SE+
Deal price: £5,495
Used price: £5,495 (08-plate, 10,325 miles)
5. Mazda 3 1.6 Sport
Deal price: £11,994
Used price: £11,994 (58-plate, 4500 miles)
6. Peugeot 308 2.0 SE
Deal price: £14,620
Used price: £17,000 (58-plate, 1784 miles)
7. Mazda 6 1.8 Hatch
Deal price: £11,485
Used price: £12,499 (08-plate, 2500 miles)
8. Mazda 5 2.0d Sport 5d
Deal Price: £16,995
Used price: £17,990 (09 plate, 2,222 miles)
9. Ford Focus 1.6 Style 5d
Deal Price: £10,250
Used price: £10,995 (08 plate, 15,003 miles)
10. Toyota Prius 1.5 T3 5d
Deal Price: £16,638
Used price: £16,995 (09 plate, 3000 miles)
source: timesbusiness.typepad
