What is an approved used car?

This depends on your preferences, lifestyle, and budget. If you are looking for a used vehicle that has been checked to manufacturer standards, an approved used car could be a great option.

On the other hand, if you are searching for a used vehicle at a lower cost, a regular used car may be a better choice.

If you have any questions or need help finding the perfect car, simply get in touch with us. You can send us an online enquiry or visit your nearest Vertu showroom.

An approved used car is a used car that undergoes a meticulous inspection by the manufacturer before going on sale. This gives you extra confidence that the car has the manufacturer seal of approval and has been maintained to a high standard.

A regular used car will be inspected by the dealership before going on sale to check its condition. Whereas an approved used car undergoes manufacturer quality checks before hitting the forecourts.

Most manufacturers will offer a warranty when buying an approved used car, which is typically around 12 months. However, it can vary depending on the manufacturer and its worth checking this before buying a car. You can find this out from their website or by asking our dealership staff during your visit.

Typically approved used cars are more expensive than regular used cars. However, you are driving away with a car that has the manufacturer stamp of approval which gives you added reassurance.

Approved used cars undergo a thorough inspection of key items. These include mechanical, electrical components, and interior and exterior checks. However, this will vary based on the car manufacturer. You can find out more information on the manufacturer website about full items that are inspected.

Absolutely. Just as you would with any new or used car, you can also finance an approved used car. We offer a range of car finance options including Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase (HP).

The only downside of buying an approved used car is that you can pay a premium for it. However, the additional manufacturer checks should outweigh the price difference.

Yes, just like a regular used car, you can test drive an approved used car. Its important to help you get a feel for the car and see how it drives.

You can visit your local Vertu dealership to view our approved used car collection or browse online. We stock approved used cars from leading manufacturers including:

• Audi
• BMW
• Honda
• Jaguar
• Kia
• Land Rover
• Mercedes-Benz
• MINI
• smart
• Toyota
• Volkswagen
• Volvo

Before buying an approved used car, its important to carry out your own checks as you would with a regular used car. These checks should include:

• Making sure the vehicle has a full-service history
• Checking the mileage
• Completing a visual inspection
• Taking a test drive