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R is for...

Resale

R is for...

Resale

If you’re handing over your own hard-earned cash for a new car, then resale value 

is crucial. The sheen soon comes off a box-fresh 

model when you realise 

that it’s going to shed 

its value as soon as you 

drive off the forecourt. 

Some well chosen 

options and the right 

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colour will do no harm 

in boosting the price of 

your motor when it’s time 

to sell, but ultimately it will be down to the make, model and mileage it has covered. 

Try to choose a model 

with the features you want 

fitted as standard, rather than spending a fortune 

on optional extras.

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