With dealers offering substantial discounts on new cars, and a shortage of good quality used cars, deals in showrooms may be up to £1,000 cheaper than the same model bought second hand with few miles on the clock.

Simon Harris, of Parker’s, says: “This price reversal will only be a temporary phenomenon in the market place. Historically used cars are always worth less than new pre-registered cars, so given time the market will correct itself. In the meantime people should keep shopping to find the best deals.”

Here are ten example spotted by Mr. Harris.

1. Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRX

Deal price: £12,995

Used price: £14,495 (08-plate, 7500 miles)

2. Vauxhall Corsa 1.0i Life

Deal price: £5,995

Used price: £6,494 (08-plate, 5760 miles)

3. Citroen C5 Tourer 2.0 HDI Exclusive

Deal price: £18,495

Used price: £19,000 (08-plate, 6754 miles)

4. Chevrolet Matiz 1.0 SE+

Deal price: £5,495

Used price: £5,495 (08-plate, 10,325 miles)

5. Mazda 3 1.6 Sport

Deal price: £11,994

Used price: £11,994 (58-plate, 4500 miles)

6. Peugeot 308 2.0 SE

Deal price: £14,620

Used price: £17,000 (58-plate, 1784 miles)

7. Mazda 6 1.8 Hatch

Deal price: £11,485

Used price: £12,499 (08-plate, 2500 miles)

8. Mazda 5 2.0d Sport 5d

Deal Price: £16,995

Used price: £17,990 (09 plate, 2,222 miles)

9. Ford Focus 1.6 Style 5d

Deal Price: £10,250

Used price: £10,995 (08 plate, 15,003 miles)

10. Toyota Prius 1.5 T3 5d

Deal Price: £16,638

Used price: £16,995 (09 plate, 3000 miles)

By Lauren Thompson