A south west independent used car dealer has joined the recently launched RAC BuySure used car initiative.

Carbase, with branches in Weston-super-Mare, Lympsham and Brent Knoll, has a stock of over 650 used cars across its three sites.

RAC head of dealer propositions Mario Dolcezza, said: “The quality of car dealer that we are seeing commit to RAC BuySure is very impressive and Carbase is no exception. We are delighted to welcome them to the programme.”

Gordon Veale, general manager, said: “Our entire proposition is based around giving our customers a great car, with great service and great value. This along with the best possible support package ensures that our customers enjoy a great buying experience coupled with the assurance that we can support them going forward.

“Becoming part of RAC BuySure underlines this. When customers see the RAC name applied to a used car, their degree of confidence in the purchase rises immeasurably. We believe that this is a very positive move for our business.

“Ultimately, every used car retailer that is successful over a long period of time thrives because it builds a strong proposition. The RAC BuySure programme provides us with third party recognition from a very credible source that we go to extraordinary lengths to meet the needs of our customer.”

The scheme has committed Carbase to an 82-point RAC Approved Preparation Standard on every vehicle, a minimum of three months’ RAC Warranty cover, three months of complimentary RAC Roadside Breakdown cover and enrolment to RAC Accident Management Service in support of its customers in the event of an accident.