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Why should you choose RAC Car Partner?

With thousands of nearly new cars to choose from and a no-commission Customer Service Team to help you out, RAC Car Partner makes car buying simple.

You can do it all at your convenience and without any pressure. Find the perfect car, place an order and have your car delivered to your door.

There are 4 things that provide peace of mind when buying a nearly new car with RAC Car Partner:

  1. Our cars
  2. Our guarantee
  3. Our process
  4. Our partners

1. Our cars

All our cars are between 6 - 18 months old and have no more than 15,000 miles on the clock which allows the Customer to enjoy the new car experience without suffering the high cost that goes with it.

Why are our nearly new cars such good value?

Of course, everyone dreams of buying a new car. But there are many significant benefits that come with buying a nearly new car:

  1. Nearly new cars usually have all the quality of a new car.
    • They are typically still under manufacturer warranty, refurbished to a good-as-new level, with no significant wear and tear.
  2. Nearly new cars typically look like new ones.
    • They are often just one plate change away but have the same specifications and features.
  3. Nearly new cars offer better value.
    • In the first hour of owning a new car, it depreciates in value by approximately 20%.
    • Nearly new cars come at a competitive price and will depreciate less.
  4. A full year's warranty is included in the price.
  5. They all come with the RAC Car Partner guarantee, which means:
    • They have been professionally serviced to date.
    • They have undergone a 111 point inspection.
    • They have been fully refurbished.
  6. Your purchase of a nearly new car is risk free - all our cars come with a 7 day money back guarantee.

What is our secret?

While nearly new cars clearly offer unbeatable value for your money, they are not always easy to find. You might find only one or two at your local dealer, which means compromising on choice. RAC Car Partner offers value, quality and choice. We are able to source and refurbish to a high standard a wide selection of ex-rental and lease cars, and this means there are hundreds of cars for you to choose from every month.

We'll help you find the nearly new car that's just right for you.

2. Our guarantee

Every car featured on this site is backed by the RAC Car Partner guarantee - so you can be sure you're buying quality.

  1. All cars on the site are less than 18 months old and have less than 15,000 miles on the clock.
  2. All cars come with a full service history, 12 months full warranty and 12 months RAC Breakdown cover.
  3. All vehicles are fully refurbished, to ensure they will be everything you expect of a nearly new car.
  4. All cars come with the option of a full weekend test drive, so you can assess whether you like your selected car.
  5. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return it within seven days for a full refund, including your deposit.
  6. We will exchange any car if you return it within 28 days of purchase if there is a serious mechanical or electrical fault that cannot be repaired.
  7. If you cancel your order more than seven days before the delivery date, we'll return your deposit.

3. Our process

RAC Car Partner makes buying a nearly new car as easy and hassle-free as possible.

  1. No pressure - everything happens online and at your own pace.
  2. No hassle - there are nocommission paid staff, so you're in control at all times.
  3. It's your choice - you specify exactly what your ideal car should look like.
  4. It's easy - one click is all it takes to finalise the deal.

There are other benefits that you won't find anywhere else, such as:

  1. Transparent prices - all our prices are instantaneous.
  2. FREE trade-in - Find out the approximate value of your current car online.
  3. Straightforward financing with low APR - simply fill out a form and receive an answer the next working day.
  4. Test-drive over a full weekend - so you have plenty of time to decide if your chosen car is the right car for you.
  5. FREE home delivery.

4. Our partners

RAC Car Partner is delivered in association with Yourautochoice which is backed by a brand you can trust - Avis Europe plc, with finance provided by Capital Bank which is part of Bank of Scotland. yourautochoice is backed by the following top names you can trust - Avis Europe plc and RAC.

RAC has established itself as the UK's premier brand in the provision and delivery of motoring solutions with over six million clients and a 1250-strong patrol force. RAC possess an enormous Pan European capability, provided via several centres throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Avis Europe plc is the leading car rental company in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. It services more than seven million customers a year through a network of over 2,700 locations in more than 112 countries. It recently developed a site called yourautochoice.com which powers www.raccarpartner.co.uk.

Established in 1695, with headquarters in Edinburgh, Bank of Scotland is one of the leading UK clearing banks. The Bank employs around 21,000 staff in total within the group, and has some 325 high street branches, meeting the online and offline banking needs of Britain. With offices in New York, Frankfurt, Chicago, Paris, Moscow and Hong Kong, Bank of Scotland Group is a globally respected and trusted finance house.



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