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Project how much a car is likely to lose in value over time, based on typical year-on-year depreciation.

These rates are typical industry rules of thumb, not a live valuation — every car depreciates differently depending on brand, condition, mileage and demand. High annual mileage (above roughly 12,000 miles/year) usually accelerates depreciation, so consider nudging the rates up if that applies to you. Adjust any figure above to match a specific car.

Estimated Value Over Time
Year 1
£16,000
-20%
Year 2
£13,600
-32%
Year 3
£11,560
-42%
Year 4
£9,826
-51%
Year 5
£8,352
-58%
Value After 5 Yrs£8,352
Total Value Lost£11,648 (58%)
Average Lost / Year£2,330
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