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Why buying a Volkswagen from the VW Approved Used car programme makes total sense

Buying a used Volkswagen was always a good deal, now it is more than that. It’s a pleasurable and exciting experience where  you know you will be driving away with confidence in your new wheels.

Purchasing a second hand car can be a daunting and worrisome task.  It’s still one of the biggest financial outlays you will ever make, and we all need to be certain that we get the car that is right for all our driving needs.  Volkswagen have taken the uncertainty and trepidation away with our Volkswagen Approved Programme.

The Benefits

There is an array of great benefits for the customer when buying an Approved Used car from Volkswagen

  • 1 year unlimited Volkswagen warranty
  • 1 year roadside assist.  Anywhere in Europe, all year round
  • 30-day, 1000 mile No quibble exchange. This effectively means you can swap out the car for another of similar value should an irreparable fault occur.

Full Service

A Volkswagen approved used car has been fully serviced prior to sale if a service was due within three months or 5,000 km. Our Volkswagen trained technicians receive up−to−date information from the factory and use current diagnostic and repair equipment. We only use Volkswagen original parts which include a full two year warranty.

Independent vehicle history check.

We take pride in our brand and the assurances which we can provide to our loyal customers. A full history is provided on each car in the Volkswagen Approved Programme.  Everything from previous owners, mileage checks and assurance that there is no financial agreement outstanding is provided to potential buyers.  We share all this information with you, so there are no surprises or unexpected hidden history on any used car in the VW Approved car lot.

Volkswagen Service Plans for Used Cars

Ask your local retailer about a Volkswagen Service Plan for your Volkswagen Approved Used Car.  With a service plan, you will be certain to get the benefit of our expertise, first-class customer service and we have designed it all to make servicing costs affordable.

Service history checks 

The NCT and car service records are provided, where possible, so that you can check out service warranty details and be sure of your car's history. Here at Volkswagen, we also check the vehicle identity and match it with the registration authorities.   We want you to be assured that we have done everything possible to provide a full profile of the car of your dreams.

Flexible finance options  

As always, our friendly sales team at Western Motors Group understand and appreciate that financing your car in the best possible way is vital.  Like our customers, every finance deal is unique. Whether you are a private individual purchasing a family car or a business financing a fleet, we have the specialist knowledge to tailor the right deal for you. But finding the right finance can be a minefield of confusing terms and intricate offers that can overwhelm. Western Motors have been guiding customers through the best car purchase, and the best finance options for nearly 60 years. Volkswagen Approved Used cars are available through PCP Finance with low-rate APR. Volkswagen Financial Services will even guarantee the minimum future value of your car for further peace of mind.

Electric Cars

All of our electric vehicles - including our exciting ID. range are part of our Approved Used Car Programme.  If you are in the market for a used car, then contact us at Western Motors. Let our expert staff assist in finding your next best car ever. 

Car Grades Explained
Grade
Description
Mileage
95% as new condition/100% as new to drive/ min two year warranty
Less than 50,000 km’s
Thoroughly prepared used car/ excellent mechanical condition/ a minimum of 1 year warranty
Less than 120,000 km’s
Reasonable mechanical and cosmetic condition/ a minimum of 6 months warranty
Less than 150,000 km’s
A Part Exchanged/Trade In – only sold on to Trade
N/A
Only applicable to Trade In Self Appraisals – scrapped or sold to Trade where possible
N/A

As our Digital Dealership grows we know that more buyer confidence is needed throughout the online buying process and to assist we have introduced the Western Motors Group Used Car Grading System. The system has been devised to offer more transparency to our customers and to provide an easy guide as to the quality of the used car being sold.