Suzuki starts certified used scheme

Suzuki New Zealand has launched a certified used vehicle programme that is available exclusively through its dealer network.

Aaron Wales, national automobile sales manager, says the scheme aims to build on the strong results the company has achieved in the Canstar Blue customer satisfaction awards. 

“We want customers to have the same peace of mind when buying a used vehicle,” he explains. 

“The programme gives buyers confidence that selected used Suzuki vehicles meet our high standards for quality and reliability.”

Participating Suzuki dealers support the programme by having factory-trained Suzuki technicians complete a 50-point inspection on each vehicle.

A vehicle must have been originally sold and supplied by Suzuki NZ to qualify for the scheme, which means used imports are excluded.

Other qualification criteria for the programme include a vehicle being under seven years old and having travelled less than 140,000km at the time of inspection. It must also have been serviced at an authorised Suzuki dealership according to the recommended service intervals.

Upon approval, certified used vehicles qualify for an extended powertrain warranty up to a maximum of eight years or 160,000km, and a maximum of eight years of roadside assistance from first registration.