Change From Diesel To Petrol

[Mr Wolf]

I part exchanged my 2015 Kia Ceed Sportwagon 1.6 CRDi just over 13 months ago for my current petrol Avensis Tourer. Trade-in allowance was £10,200 for the Kia and I paid £10,900 for my Avensis. The Kia subsequently went on sale at the dealership for £11,600.

According to AutoTrader today, the part-exchange value of my Avensis would now be £9,400 and the p/e value of the Kia £7,300. Although this is just one instance, it suggests that my diesel Kia has depreciated far more than my Toyota petrol, and in my case at least supports my original decision to change from a diesel to petrol vehicle.