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1. What is a nearly new car?
Nearly new
cars are less than 18 months old, and typically have less than
15,000 miles on the clock. All RAC Car
Partner vehicles are typically only 6 months old, and
never older than 18 months.
Nearly new cars offer a
combination of value and quality that you won't find anywhere
else:
- 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.
- Nearly new cars typically look like new ones.
- They are often just one plate change away, and so have
the same specifications and features as the latest models.
- 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 an excellent price and will
hold their value much better.
2. What makes the RAC Car Partner
experience different?
While nearly new cars clearly offer unbeatable value, 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 that there are hundreds of cars to choose from every month.
We also offer a number of unique benefits that you
won't find anywhere else:
- All our cars are top quality vehicles sourced from Avis
Europe plc and other major suppliers.
- You have the option of a FREE weekend test-drive*.
- Cars are fully refurbished inside and out and delivered
in immaculate condition.
- Our competitive finance packages are tailored to suit
your needs.
- There are no pushy salesmen, so you can do it all in
your own time - without any pressure.
- You can place an order where it suits you, when it suits
you.
- We'll deliver your chosen vehicle to your door for FREE.
- Our friendly no-commission Customer Service Team are
there to help you if you decide to buy.
*If you purchase a vehicle of a similar
make and model.
At RAC Car Partner, we'll help find
the nearly new car that's right for you, so you really can
have it all: value, quality and choice!
3. Who else is involved in RAC Car
Partner?
RAC Car Partner is backed by top names you
can trust.
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, it is the most
trusted provider of warranties and roadside assistance in the
country. The RAC possess an enormous Pan European capability,
provided via 8 centres throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Where do our cars come from?
All our
cars are sourced from Avis Europe plc and a number of other
top suppliers. They are all nearly new (i.e. 6 - 18 months
old) with less than 15,000 miles on the clock.
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.
Bank of Scotland - Established in 1695, Bank of
Scotland is one of the leading UK clearing banks, with its
headquarters in Edinburgh. 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 is also a globally
respected and trusted finance house.
4. What makes and models of car are
available?
RAC Car Partner currently has a wide range of
standard UK makes and models for you to choose from.
However, we will be expanding our range considerably
over the next few months - so if you don't find the car you're
after right now, visit us again soon - it will probably be
available shortly.
5. How can RAC Car Partner guarantee the
quality of the vehicle you order?
All RAC Car Partner
vehicles undergo a rigorous inspection process - so you can be
sure that the car you order will be of the very highest
standard.
Our team of fully trained automotive
technicians will carry out a detailed examination of each car,
and will also perform the all-important 111-point check. This
includes:
- An inspection of all mechanical and electrical
components, as well as the exterior of the vehicle.
Everything from the paintwork to the locks receives our
fullest attention.
- A detailed assessment of the interior is performed,
checking the alarm and the stereo system.
- An all-round safety inspection, including brakes, wheels
and tyres.
- A thorough road test.
For no extra charge, all
our cars are refurbished to a premium standard. This service
includes the removal of any unsightly marks, tears or stains
on the upholstery, as well as any small marks on the
paintwork, dents, scratches or stone chips. Then the entire
car is given a complete clean and polish.
In short, we
do everything necessary to ensure that every RAC Car Partner
vehicle is as good as new - both inside and out.
6. What other guarantees does RAC Car
Partner offer?
- All cars are 6 - 18 months old with less than 15,000
miles on the clock.
- All cars undergo the an 111-point check
and are refurbished to a very high standard.
- All come with a full service history.
- All come with at least 12 month guarantee.
- All come with 12 month roadside assistance from
RAC.
- They are guaranteed to be free from significant accident
damage.
- If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase,
you may return it within seven days, no questions asked.
- We will exchange your car within 28 days of purchase if
there is any mechanical or electrical defect that cannot be
repaired.
7. From start to finish, how long will it
take me to order my car?
With RAC Car Partner, you can
place an order for your perfect car in under an hour.
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Compare Cars
- You can spend as much or as little time as you wish
checking out current UK makes and models. Most people spend
around 10 minutes on this section.
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Request
- Specifying your preferred make, model, and accessories
will take about 10 minutes.
Once you have submitted
a request, our Customer Service Representatives will search
our database of available vehicles, then e-mail you back in
15 - 30 minutes with up to 5 vehicles that best match your
request.
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Personal Car Centre
- This is the most comprehensive section, and should take
about 30 minutes to complete, which includes applying for
finance. Optionally, you can also get a detailed trade-in
valuation of your existing car, and book a test drive. This
process may add an extra 10 minutes to the purchase time.
8. How do I pay for my nearly new
vehicle?
yourautochoicefinance, part of the Bank of
Scotland Group, can offer you a choice of competitive finance
options to help you to afford your nearly new car.
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PCP
- Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) gives you the ability
to change your car more often. Based on your expected annual
mileage and the loan term you select, we provide a
Guaranteed Future Value (GFV). If you wish to, you may pay
the GFV at the end of the agreement, - after which you will
own the vehicle.
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HP
- Hire Purchase (HP) gives you the opportunity to finance
your vehicle over the term of your choice with a fixed
monthly budget. This means that at the end of your HP
agreement, you will own the vehicle.
If you prefer,
you can make a cash payment for your car. You can do
this in one of three ways:
- By cash or cheque payment at a local NatWest branch.
- By using your Direct Debit card to make a payment over
the phone. Simply call or e-mail a Customer Service
Representative for details.
- By sending a banker's draft to RAC Car Partner, Barley Mow Centre, 10 Barley Mow Passage, London, W4 4PH.
9. Can I trade-in my current
vehicle?
Yes. RAC Car Partner offers you both an initial
trade-in quotation and a final quotation on your current car.
For the final trade-in quotation, we will require detailed
information about your vehicle.
When we deliver your
nearly new car, we will collect your current vehicle at the
same time for FREE. The amount you receive from your trade-in
can be used as a down-payment on your nearly new car.
Obviously, the price we give you for your current car
is subject to an inspection - the price may change if your car
has been misrepresented.
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