Motorists are still interested in second-hand prestige cars, despite the recession, it has been claimed.

According to online used vehicle retailer Autoquake, BMW models tend to attract the most enquiries.

The company’s customers can ask for email alerts about cars due to come into stock – autos from the German manufacturer have been found to generate the highest number of requests.

In addition to this, potential buyers can register interest in vehicles that have already been reserved by other people, in case the sale falls through.

One BMW 318i inspired 220 individuals to ask to be notified if it became available again.

Co-founder of Autoquake Fredrik Skantze commented: "There’s a shortage of quality used cars at the moment, so it’s no wonder buyers are queuing up to buy the most popular models."

In other news, the company recently announced customers can now pre-order ex-fleet vehicles before they are officially available to buy.

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