RAC Approved Dealers

Buy with confidence

When you’re buying a used car, you want to know you’re getting a great vehicle at a fair price. With an RAC Approved Dealer, you don’t need to worry.

Every car comes with:

82-point Approved Vehicle check

Thorough checks against the RAC’s strict preparation standards ensures safety and reliability.

Vehicle history check

To make sure the vehicle you’re buying isn’t stolen, written off or has outstanding finance.

RAC Warranty

Minimum 3 months warranty for complete peace of mind.

12 months FREE breakdown cover*

We’ll be on hand 24/7 if anything goes wrong.

So you know:

You’re buying from a trusted seller
The car is safe and under warranty
We’ll support you in the unlikely event you have any problems

Why choose an RAC Approved Dealer?

To make sure our dealers meet the RAC’s high standards, we audit them at least 6 times a year.

This guarantees you're buying from a trusted seller. They also adhere to our Used Vehicle Code of Practice, approved by The Chartered Trading Standards Institute, for exceptional customer service.

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When you're looking for a used car, you can trust an RAC Approved Dealer for great service and reliable quality. Find one near you today.

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About RAC Approved Dealers

Find out everything you'll get with an RAC Approved Dealer car – including a free vehicle history check and our 82-point Approved Vehicle Preparation Standard check.

Learn more

Checks to make before you buy

If you're buying a used car privately or from a dealer, there are a few things you should consider before sealing the deal. Here's everything you need to look out for.

Read our used car checklist

*12 months free cover with vehicles bought from an RAC Approved Dealership. After your free cover ends, it will continue on a flexible monthly contract which can be cancelled at any time. Can’t be activated while in a breakdown situation and excludes taxis and minibuses.

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Give us a call: 020 3936 1257
Email us: hey@cars.rac.co.uk
for breakdown and recovery related topics contact: breakdowncustomercare@rac.co.uk

RAC Cars is a trading name of RAC Motoring Services (Registered No 01424399). Registered in England; Registered Offices: RAC House, Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall WS5 4AW. RAC Cars is operated by heycar which is the trading name of Mobility Trader UK Limited which is a credit broker not a lender, and can be contacted at 5 New Street Square, London, United Kingdom EC4A 3TW. heycar can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to finance your car purchase and may receive a fee from retailers and lenders for introducing customers. These fees do not influence the amount you pay.
RAC Breakdown Cover arranged and administered by RAC Financial Services Limited (Registered No 05171817) and provided by RAC Motoring Services (Registered No 01424399) and/or RAC Insurance Ltd (Registered No 2355834). Registered in England and Wales; Registered Offices: RAC House, Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall WS5 4AW. RAC Motoring Services and RAC Financial Services Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. RAC Insurance Ltd is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.