Used Car Expert recently investigated Benfield dealers and here is what we found:
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| Condition |
We found all their cars to be of a very high standard in terms of preparation and condition. The Bodywork had no dents and few marks while interiors have no tears, holes or heavy scuffs.
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Mileage
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The mileages of cars we checked varied were almost all around "average" guide mileage.
See our price guide to find out this car's average mileage.
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| Mechanical inspection |
All Benfield cars have a full service history, which should mean they will be more relaible over the rest of their life. The cars are also given a mechanical inspection. |
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Service & service-free period
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Every Benfield Approved Used Car is tested and prepared. A Quality Assurance mark is displayed on all vehicles following testing and preparation.
Most cars also have to meet the manufacturer's used approved scheme. Click the red button 'Is this car safe & reliable?' above to find out what this includes. Some schemes offer better guarantees than others in terms of how long you can expect to go without a major repair or service bill.
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Warranties & guarantees
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Every car, no matter how old, comes with at least 12 months warranty. Comprehensive cover is provided on all cars less than 5 years old, unlike many who only offer a named parts warranty, even on younger vehicles.
All cars are data checked checked against theft, insurance write-offs or outstanding finance databases.
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Ways to pay
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Benfield, at the time of checking, offered interest rates that were better by as much as 6% compared to many other main dealers, including some big dealer groups.
But there are much better deals available from banks and online financial websites depending on your credit score and the amount you want to borrow.
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Prices
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In a sample of 25 cars, we found that the car prices vary from our BEST price to TOP price*.
The majority of cars were at our LOW or FAIR price, with some at our BEST price.
See our price guide to find the low, fair and top prices to pay nationwide.
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What else do I need to know?
Benfield are the only dealer group we have come accross to date that run their own used approved scheme (in addition to the manufacturer scheme). In addition to the above, their 'Open Road' scheme provides:
At least 12 months Roadside Assistance
Every Benfield Approved Used Car comes with 12 months recovery package including Roadside Assistance and Home Start.
30 day ‘no quibble’ exchange
If you are unhappy with the car in any way, they will exchange it for different one.
Accident management cover
In the event of an accident they can deal with insurance companies for you. If the accident was not your fault they can ensure you are mobile again more quickly with no cost or inconvenience to you.
Free insurance
With Openroad, they give you 7 days insurance, absolutely free.
*Price check
We have picked the cars above based on the specification you want, your budget and location.
But do check each car's price and mileage against our price guide!
Our prices are calculated based on checking the average the retail prices of 2.5 million cars a year. We cacluate four levels of price for you:
- The top price is what we expect good quality dealers to charge. You can haggle a small discount from this price.
- The best price is the lowest a savvy and reputable seller (who is not in a rush) would expect to sell for.**
- Anything between our low and fair prices is a good deal for both sides.
**Best price is available online, but only to magazine readers.