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I have a 1996 Honda CRV which I bought a few months ago. It’s high mileage (220k+) and not in the best of condition (paintwork is poor, couple of minor dents and scratches but engine is good). Things have changed and I can now afford an upgrade to something decent but second hand. The question is, what is the best way to sell the old CRV.

Options are to put it on auction, or see what I can get in the way of a trade in, or try sell it privately. Ideally once I have my new vehicle I would like to sell the CRV quite quickly if I have not traded it in. Any ideas or advice??

Hi, The most money you will get is when you sell it privately, but it is also the most difficult. The age, the condition and the relatively high mileage will make it difficult to find a buyer.

I would concentrate on trading it in wehn you buy the new car. Dealers don't want your CRV either, but in order for them to sell you a new car, you have to make it a condintiion that they take the CRV as a trade in. Do your home work and work out what you want for it. When you negotiate, work out what you are prepared to pay for a change-over figure. Tell the dealer what you are prepared pay and Let him crunch the numbers. Give him time, if he can make it happen - he will.