Used cars

Approved Rolls scheme is go

Rolls-Royce has introduced its first-ever approved second-hand programme

Auto Express Car Reviews

Phantom buyers now benefit from reassurance of official used Rolls programme

By Ross Pinnock

26th July 2007

Peace of mind is invaluable when you are buying any used car – but especially so when the model you’re considering has the kind of price tag which makes most showroom-fresh vehicles look cheap. That’s why Rolls-Royce has introduced its first-ever approved second-hand programme.

The move is indicative of how important used cars have become to manufacturers, because the prestigious British brand has managed to get by without such a scheme since its debut back in 1904.
Its new Provenance programme is designed to ensure only the best pre-owned models get the official Rolls seal of approval. Cars sold under the new banner are thoroughly examined by trained technicians and given a full road test to confirm they meet the company’s exacting standards.

Only vehicles that have been maintained specifically in accordance with Rolls-Royce’s servicing requirements are eligible for the scheme, and buyers benefit from a reassuring aftersales package as well. This includes 24-hour roadside assistance, along with an impressive servicing and warranty deal, which is valid until the car reaches its sixth birthday.

Second-hand versions of the manufacturer’s stunning 6.75-litre V12 Phantom limousine start from a whopping £150,000, and the first examples of the car – which cost £250,000 when new – arrived back in 2003.

A spokesman for Rolls told Auto Express: “Our customers expect the very best motor cars in the world, and this scheme enables us to offer the same support and peace of mind for approved pre-owned models that we already provide for new vehicles.”