The company has reported renewed interest in 4x4s sold at its auction centres around the UK as the winter weather tightens its grip right across the country. 

BCA’s Tim Naylor commented: 'As the temperature drops, we have seen 4×4 values rise quite sharply. Values for some models climbed by around 5% in November, compared to similar vehicles bought in the previous month.

'Nothing makes a four-wheel drive more attractive than a dusting of snow,' concluded Mr Naylor. 'And the last few days' weather has certainly stirred interest in 4x4s.'