Used Approved: What do I get for my money?

Used approved cars normally cost a little more than an equivalent model sold privately.

But you reap the rewards of the extra benefits you get when you buy a used approved car.

The car will have been given numerous mechanical checks to ensure it is in perfect working order and it will be fully serviced, giving you total peace of mind about your new purchase.

And to make your spend even more risk free, used approved cars come with a warranty which covers the car for mechanical failures.

You won't need to spend money on a history check either - all used approved cars have a full service history and you won't need to worry about them having a murky past.

When it comes to paying most dealers will give you plenty of options - some will even let you drive the car away before your money has gone through.

And, unlike a private sale where you will be asked for the full amount straight away, you can take advantage of a dealer's finance deals.

Buying a used approved car is convenient too. Visit the dealership or website of the manufacturer of car you are after and you will be able to view the exact model of car you are interested in.

You can then expect the high quality service and manufacturer guarantees offered by the dealership during every step of your used approved purchase.

They may also offer to take your current car in part exchange, making the process even more hassle free.

With a used approved car you are buying peace of mind and the assurance your new car will be as good as new.

Auto Trader

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