"There is clear evidence of our current range's success and with Certified Pre-Owned, we aim to widen our appeal further to those who have always aspired to own a Mercedes-Benz, but are constrained by their budget. They can now choose a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle and enjoy the guaranteed peace of mind which is normally associated with purchasing a new car," says Peter Skei, divisional manager of passenger cars sales at Mercedes-Benz South Africa.
What sets Certified Pre-Owned apart from its competitors is the complete mobility package on offer. Vehicle selection and thorough preparation is only one aspect of the product, with additional mobility solutions including finance, insurance and tailored maintenance offers. A 14-day or 1 000km exchange privilege (whichever comes first) has been included to appease even the most discerning customers.
All Certified Pre-Owned vehicles will undergo the comprehensive mechanical, electrical, safety, exterior and interior quality check by specialised factory-trained technicians. Should any repair work be deemed necessary, these repairs will be carried out through authorised repairers with genuine Mercedes-Benz parts prior to the vehicle being categorised as Certified Pre-Owned.
Most importantly, the vehicle will undergo an integrity test, which ensures that the original registration date, mileage and legal ownership is confirmed. Vehicle records are inspected to verify that the vehicle has been completely serviced and maintained according to Mercedes-Benz standards, through authorised outlets.
Selected vehicles are all under five years old and have less than 100 000km. The MobiloDrive Maintenance plan is automatically transferred to the new owner, who is guaranteed at least one year/20 000 km of the remaining maintenance plan. Affordable options to further extend the maintenance plan by either time period (8 years) or mileage (160 000 km) are available for customers who prefer the security of fixed mobility rates.
