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Advice: Depreciation explained

14 Sep 01

Brand-new cars are bad investments. Most models drop a third of their value in the first year and the vast majority are worth less than half their original price after three years. You can reduce the harmful effects of depreciation by buying the right car. Take our advice and ask the following questions before you buy new.

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