Used car prices fall - but not in the north east

USED car prices are at their lowest for 15 months but the north east is missing out on the best deals, according to figures released today. A study by UsedCarExpert.co.uk revealed the average price of a second-hand car in the north east of England has increased by 2.59 per cent to £10,805 compared to just £6,951 in the south west where there has been a fall of 6.31 per cent. Nationally, prices of used vehicles dropped by an average of 1.71 per cent between November and December to £8,540 - the lowest figure since September 2011.