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Approved Used explained
What benefits are included?
They're also a great ownership proposition. Parts are cheap and thanks to a sprawling network of dealerships, a Ford service centre or showroom will never be far away, so you'll have great access to Ford's Approved Used scheme – but what actually is it and why would you buy a car from it? Keep reading to find out.
One of the biggest selling points of the Ford Approved Used scheme is that all cars come with a warranty – they all have the balance of Ford's new-car three-year warranty that covers everything except wear and tear damage. Ford Direct cars have a two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Unfortunately, there's no MOT cover on approved used Fords.
Yes, there's a 75-point inspection that should catch any glitches before you buy your Approved Used Ford.
All Approved Used Fords have an independent mileage check, are clear of any outstanding finance and have a full main-dealer service history.
If you're not happy with your Approved Used Ford, you can exchange it within the first 30 days/1000 miles of ownership – whatever comes first – for a car of the same value, or pay the balance on a more expensive model. The car needs to be in the same condition as when you bought it, though.
There are a few other advantages that might lure you into buying an Approved Used Ford over a car that isn't on the scheme. For starters, you get drive-away insurance that lasts three days – so you can take the car and deal with the insurance when you get home – and you get a year's roadside assistance so you won't be stranded if your car does have a problem. This covers Europe as well as the UK.
Whatever your needs, there should be a Ford vehicle to suit. The Ka+ city car is relatively cheap but well-equipped, the Fiesta is a smart and modern small hatch that is good to drive, and the Focus is similarly good fun with added space and sophistication. There are five MPVs to choose from, ranging from the smallest B-MAX and C-MAX to the full-size S-MAX, while the range also has lots of SUV-crossovers, from the smallest EcoSport through the Puma and Kuga to the Edge. As well as the popular Mondeo hatchback and estate, there are also more niche vehicles such as the sporty Mustang and Ranger pick-up. If you're after an electric car, try the Mustang Mach-E.
The Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus continue to be among the best selling cars in the UK, while the Ford Kuga is another popular choice, especially among family buyers.
Ford’s Model T was voted Car of the Century in 1999, having sold 16.5 million examples between 1908 and 1927 and playing a large part in the introduction of the moving assembly line.
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Ford Approved Used is the name give to one of Ford's approved used car schemes. The other is Ford Direct.
William Clay Ford Jr. is the great grandson of Henry Ford – founder of the Ford Motor Company – and the company'e Executive Chairmen, he's also one of the company's top three shareholders.
Ford Direct is another scheme alongside Ford Approved Used and is designed for nearly new cars, giving you a longer warranty (two years) and roadside assistance.
Approved Used car schemes are one of the best ways of getting your hands on a second hand car without having to worry about condition and mechanical reliability.