Almost half of in-market car buyers lack faith in the approved-used car programmes offered by dealers and manufacturers.
As some carmakers see opportunity in manufacturer refurbishment programmes, a consumer survey has found one in two carbuyers would choose a factory-reconditioned used car over current approved used vehicles.
The first multi-brand approved used car programme is launching in the UK with Stellantis, the OEM group created by the merger of PSA and FCA.
Hyundai Motor UK is aiming to boost consumer confidence in pre-owned electric vehicles (EV) as part of its new ‘Hyundai Promise’ approved used car scheme.
Lotus is launching a new Certificate of Provenance programme, revealing the first recipient as a Turbo Esprit, that was the final ‘company car’ of Lotus founder, Colin Chapman.
Jardine Motors has opened the doors to its new £1.2 million Ferrari Approved used car sales dealership and supercar service centre in Sevenoaks, Kent.
Aston Martin Works has announced plans to “significantly expand” its provenance certification programme for classic Aston Martin sports cars.
Network Q has claimed the title of the market’s largest approved used car scheme to offer online motor finance following the adoption of technology from iVendi.
Skoda has announced that customers who purchase a qualifying approved used Skoda during May and June through Skoda Financial Services will benefit from an extended warranty.
Mercedes-Benz Cars UK has taken to YouTube and television to promote its Approved Used Cars offering in a ‘Perfect Match’ multi-media advertising campaign.
Mercedes has some way to go to provide a premium online buying experience adequately supporting its dealers.
Lamborghini is preparing to roll out its first approved used programme as parts of plans to prepare its UK car dealers for a doubling of sales volumes following the launch of its forthcoming Urus SUV.
