British sports car manufacturer Caterham Cars has launched an approved used car programme.

Caterham Selected is the manufacturer’s first ever approved pre-owned car service, allowing car enthusiasts looking for a modern or vintage Caterham to purchase a pre-owned model with the same peace of mind as buyers of brand new vehicle.

Owners of a Caterham Selected vehicle will enjoy several benefits; an 81-point check as defined by Caterham’s own engineering team; 12 months parts and labour warranty; one year’s AA breakdown cover (including Home Start); free MoT tests throughout their ownership of the vehicle and a Caterham HPI certificate.

All Caterham Selected vehicles are specifically chosen for their superior condition, specification and provenance.

In addition to the manufacturer-backed benefits, Caterham has teamed with Bookatrack and the Lotus 7 owners club to offer Caterham Selected customers a BookaTrack trackday voucher, as well as a one-year membership of the Caterham owner’s club.

Graham Macdonald, Caterham Group chief executive, said: “Purchasing a sportscar is no small decision but, as well as offering cast-iron residual values, we now offer a wide range of pre-owned Caterham cars with market leading benefits designed to provide as much reassurance as possible.

“Caterham’s customers are enthusiasts at heart; they want to concentrate on enjoying the thrilling driving experience, while we can look after the rest.”