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Nissans are great family cars that are easy to drive and very practical for their size. They're well priced but if you want to get more for your money, a car from the Approved Used scheme is worth considering,

Buying an Approved Used model means you'll get more for your money than buying new, while retaining many of the benefits. 

That means you can choose from cars such as the Nissan Juke, Nissan Qashqai and Nissan X-Trail plus of course the Nissan Leaf, while keeping new-car perks like a manufacturer warranty. Here's everything you need to know about the Nissan approved used scheme, which the company calls Nissan Intelligent Choice. 

Benefits of a Nissan Approved Used car

  • Each car comes with a minimum 12-month Nissan Warranty, upgradable to three years

  • Verified vehicle history and mileage check

  • 100-point inspection

  • Minimum 12-month NIssan roadside assistance

  • Next MOT cover

  • EV battery quality guarantee

What warranty do Nissan Approved Used cars come with?

Approved Used Nissans come with a 12 month manufacturer warranty that can be extended by up to 24 months if the car is serviced correctly using Nissan parts. 

Is there MOT cover with Approved Used Nissans?

If your Approved Used Nissan is two years old or older, Nissan will cover the cost of any repairs needed for the car to pass its first MOT. 

Is there an inspection with Approved Used Nissans?

All Approved Used Nissans have a thorough 100-point inspection before they go on sale. 

Do Nissan Approved Used cars come with a history check?

Cars on Nissan's Approved Used scheme have their mileage verified and are also checked to ensure they haven't been written-off in an accident or have any outstanding finance left to pay. 

Is there an exchange policy with Approved Used Nissans?

If you're not happy with your approved used Nissan – it has demonstrable fault, for example –  it can be returned within 30 days/1000 miles of purchase and swapped for a car of the same value. 

Are there any extras included with Nissan Approved Used cars?

Nissan Approved Used cars come with extras such as roadside assistance that includes a free courtesy car if yours needs fixed. Electric models – such as the Nissan Leaf – also have a battery health check that guarantees it has 70% capacity or more. 

If you're looking for an excellent family car that won't cost the earth to buy and run, the Nissan Qashqai is an excellent option. It has the same footprint as cars like the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus but its taller roofline means it has more interior space. It looks like a traditional SUV but its car-like underpinnings mean it is much better on fuel.

Nissan Intelligent Choice is the official name for the company's approved used scheme – cars on it carry benefits like a warranty and history check. 

Approved Used models are manufacture approved secondhand cars that are in great condition and come with many of the benefits of buying a brand new car. 

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