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David Hearns bought an Alfa Romeo Mito under the government's scrappage scheme - and accepted a trade-in offer to save even more.

The 42-year-old from Hampshire opted for a 1.4-litre turbo Mito Veloce, priced at £15,495.

David said: "I was originally tempted in by a £4,000 scrappage offer on a 3.2-litre Alfa Romeo Brera S.

"But after signing on the dotted line, I had changed my mind. Luckily the dealership let me strike a new deal on a Mito."

The Meridien Milano Alfa Romeo dealership in Portsmouth offered David £2,000 for his 1997 Volkswagen Polo under scrappage, plus its trade value of around £300.

They then offered an extra £10,900 for his other car - a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT - which David bought for just £10,500 a few years earlier.

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"I was absolutely delighted with the deal - the Polo had 99,000 miles on the clock and needed a lot of work to put right!

David picked up the '59-plate' Mito on September 4 after ordering it at the beginning of August.

"It was very straightforward - all I had to provide was my old car's MOT certificate, V5 document and a copy of my insurance details."

So is it really true what they say about Alfa Romeo drivers - that they only stick to driving Alfas?

"It is true - I first drove an Alfa 166 saloon a few years back and haven't looked back since. It was just the noise of it which sold me."

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More advice

Always get an expert valuation before selling or trading in your car. You could get more money by selling privately or get a better deal through a dealership, depending on the make and model.

For more information read our guide: scrap it or sell it?

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