This can be the safest way to buy a used vehicle.
Essentially 'Approved'
means that the manufacturer has accepted the vehicle onto their scheme
and the vehicle will have been put through a series of rigorous checks
and will have a proven and accredited service history.
The vehicle manufacturer
realises that they are placing their reputation and name on every vehicle
that they accept onto their approved scheme and they work to give their
customers, through their franchised dealers a quality customer service.
Well known approved used vehicle schemes are Ford Direct from The Ford
Motor Company and Network Q from Vauxhall. Both these, and the many others
have built up a solid reputation for quality vehicles and good follow
up customer service.
What are the benefits of buying a used approved vehicle:
Approved dealers will usually welcome an Autecovehicle inspection, if a problem is identified it will be dealt
with before the sale at the dealers cost
The vehicles are usually low mileage and well
looked after
There are often special promotions on additional
services such as insurance
Good, dealer and manufacturer backed warranties
usually come with the vehicle
You are protected by the Sale of Goods Act
The manufacturer will have monitored the dealer,
and will ensure that the dealer follows their codes of practice
and guidelines for most operations, including vehicle maintenance,
servicing, preparation and sale.
