
Ferrari launches used-car programme
Published: 14 January 2008
Ferrari has launched a new programme for used cars, called Ferrari Approved.
All the cars in the programme will have a one-year warranty as minimum and a roadside assistance package, after going through a 190-point technical inspection, independent identity, mileage and ownership history check and outstanding-finance verification prior to sale.
All cars will be under nine year´s old and will have been appropriately maintained by Ferrari, while any defective parts found during checks will be replaced with genuine Ferrari parts.
Cars are available through all 15 official Ferrari dealerships and include in the programme are 360 Modena, 360 Spider, F430, 550 Maranello, 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, 456M GT/GTA and 612 Scaglietti.

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