it is 2001 Y Reg, 48000 miles, Electric hood , air con, leather, chrome pack, 17 inch alloys. Glass's guide says its worth £11600 in average condition which it is. (I got the valuation online taylored to my car for a fee) Why is it that dealers have offered me between 7k and 9k as a part x. are they trying to rip me off? Please only answer if you know the motor trade.

regardless of your cars book value the truth is dealers expect to have difficulty in selling it on , the longer they keep it the less it's worth so they are protecting themselves against the shortfall . why not sell it yourself for £12000 and put that down against a new car ?