Used Approved: Manufacturer guide

Most manufacturers currently offer a used approved service, selling quality used cars alongside their new models.

While used approved schemes do vary depending on the manufacturer, most stick to a tried and tested recipe which offers you a great deal.

Low-mileage vehicles

The majority of used approved cars are low-mileage, nearly-new models with only one previous owner.

Full service history

All used approved cars come complete with a full service history.

History check

Used approved cars have a clear history with no hidden past, so there is no chance the vehicle will be:

• Recorded as stolen
• Written off
• Scrapped
• Subject to outstanding finance

Multi-point check

Cars which are sold under used approved schemes are tested by manufacturer trained mechanics.

Most test more than 100 points on the car, from its engine to its paintwork.

Any faults which are found will be rectified before the used approved car goes on sale.

Fully serviced

As well as being mechanically checked over, almost all used approved cars are fully serviced, saving you money and time and ensuring the cars continued reliability.

Warranty

When you drive away from the garage you will normally be covered by a mechanical warranty, for one year from the time of purchase, or even longer.

Some dealerships even offer a money-back-guarantee if you aren't happy with your purchase in the first few weeks of ownership.

Finance

Buying a used approved car often gets you full access to the various finance deals and payment plans which can be offered by a dealership - meaning you don't have to pay the full amount the day you drive away.

National search

By using a manufacturer's used approved website, or asking at a dealership, you can search the nation for the exact model you're after.

Many of the 400,000 used cars available on Auto Trader are part of a used approved scheme, so begin searching by clicking here.

Links to manufacturers used approved car schemes:

• Alfa Romeo Approved Used Cars
• Approved Audi Used Cars
• Approved Used BMW
• Approved Used Citroen
• Fiat Approved Used Cars
• KIApproved
• Mini Cherished
• Saab Approved Used Cars
• SEAT Approved Used Cars
• Approved Used Skodas
• Network Q Used Approved Vauxhall
• Volkswagen Approved Used Cars

Auto Trader

Many of the 400,000 used cars available on Auto Trader are part of a used approved scheme.