Sales of 4x4 pick-ups are performing more strongly than was seen throughout much of last year, according to BCA.

Its data shows that while values spent much of 2008 in decline and well below CAP average, values have been climbing steadily since December and are now ahead of CAP.

Duncan Ward, who heads up BCA’s commercial vehicle sales, said: “The 4x4 double-cab sector was hit extremely hard last year and although prices have recovered well, these vehicles can still look very good value for money to the right buyer.”