Approved used cars – Furher information and our inspections
At Tickenham Garage we are pleased to offer the majority of our stock under the Motoring Organisations Approved Used Scheme. This provides you with an additional level of guarantee that the vehicle you purchase from us has undergone additional checks and is provided in the highest possible standard. This provides an additioanl peace of mind with the knowledge that the car has been inspected with great detail, prior to you driving away.
Inspect and Protect your new car
- Each vehicle will have undergone a comprehensive dealer inspection
- Every Approved Vehicle must have at least 6 months MOT
- Minimum of 3 months warranty
- All approved vehicles have an approved vehicle inspection
- Operated under the Trading Standards Approved Buy with Confidence scheme
We provide a used car warranty with all vehicles and only use some of the best in the country. Our warranties are provided by TMO (The Motoring Organisation) and they are the only provider in the UK to have a warranty which is backed by Trading Standards – Good news for you!
What is included in our Approved Used Inspection?
Check and report for dashboard warning lights / messages
Check and report for abnormal noise or knocking
Check clutch operation
Check gear change operation
Check steering alignment
Check braking operation
Check operation of instruments, speedometer and rev counter
Check indicators – self cancelling
Check windscreen washers – front & rear
Check windscreen wipers – front & rear
Check air-conditioning
Check interior heating system
Check multimedia / navigation system operation
Check seat belt operation – front & rear
Check mirrors operation and condition – interior & exterior
Check window operation – front & rear
Check glovebox condition
Check sunvisor and sunroof operation (where applicable)
Check seat adjustment, mountings and condition
Check horn operation
Check interior light operation
Check headlights – dipped and main beam
Check fog lights
Check side lights – front & rear
Check tail lights
Check indicator lights
Check hazard lights
Check brake lights
Check number plate lights
Check reverse lights
Check for fluid leaks
Check battery – connection and mounting
Check all belts – tension & condition
Check all mountings – security & condition
Check all pipes & hoses – condition and leakages
Check cooling fan operation
Check radiator(s) condition
Check level of:
Engine oil
Brake fluid
Power steering fluid
Coolant
Gearbox oil (where applicable)
Windscreen wash
Check security & condition of fuel lines
Check fuel cap condition
Check fuel filter condition
Check exhaust system – condition, mountings and condition
Check driveshaft joints for wear or noise, and gaitors for condition and leakages
Check wheel bearings for excessive play or noise
Check track rod ends and ball joints
Check condition and security of steering rack, mountings and gaitors
Check security and condition of brake pipes, flexible hoses and handbrake cables
Check front and rear brake pads and discs (wheels not removed)
Check front and rear brake calipers for condition and leakages
Check front and rear shock absorbers, suspension and mountings for condition, wear
and leakages
Check door operation – locking & operation
Check condition of windscreen
Check condition of windscreen wiper blades
Check bonnet opening, closing and latching
Check boot opening and closing
Check alarm system operation
Check all tyres for condition and wear
Check and adjust all tyre pressures
Check all wheels for condition and wear
View our approved used vehicles
Our approved used vehicles are listed on our Cars for Sale page. For any further information, please contact a member of the team.