Check out Vauxhall brgains

15:27, Sep 15 2009 Matt Tumbridge

DON'T be misled by reports that used car prices are on the rise. While dealers are paying more at auction or their stock, retail prices are not all reflecting these rises as yet. Check the price guides (if they are based on retail like ours) and you will see a very stable market. What this means is you will struggle to get much discount from dealers, so need to do your homework even more. Especially if buying a Vauxhall over the coming year. If there are major redundancies following last week's sale to Magna used Vauxhalls may become briefly volatile in price, as Rovers did after the company's collapse. Indeed significant drops in the volumes of Corsa made for the fleet market have already resulted in used Corsa prices rising. Here is what you should be aiming to pay for a mainstream Vauxhall right now, even if the dealer has had to pay more for it than they did six months ago. Vauxhall Corsa One of the best looking small cars on the market. Excellent build quality. Huge variety of specifications and equipment. Most economical: 1.3 CDTi, 58.9mpg Best used buy: 1.2i life, petrol Used Car Expert.com Fault Checks: 14 Used Car Expert Price: A 1.2i life with average mileage of 20,000 should be around £6,322. Vauxhall Astra The Astra, even though it is about to be replaced, was a major step forward with lots of clever technology. Strong engines, space and sharp handling make it a good alternative to the Focus. Most economical: 1.7 CDTi 58mpg Best used buy: 1.6 Club Used Car Expert.com Fault Checks: 7 Used Car Expert Price: A 1.6 Club with average mileage of 23,000 should be around £7,493. Vauxhall Vectra Huge, comfy, safe and great value. Ex fleet and company cars that have seriously depreciated over the last few years make huge sense as a value family buy. Most economical: 2.0 Dti 47.9 mpg Best used buy: 1.8 Elite Used Car Expert.com Fault Checks: 10 Used Car Expert Price: A 1.8 Elite with average mileage of 26,000 should be £7,146.