Independent used car dealer McCarthy Cars has been named as first RAC BuySure dealer, spearheading the motor organisation’s used car initiative.

The family-owned business has premises in Croydon and Clapham.

General manager James McCarthy said: “Today, people are looking for as much reassurance as possible when making a used car purchase and this scheme meets that need.

“As a business, we have built our reputation on offering cars that have been correctly sourced and then prepared to a very high standard. Being able to add the RAC BuySure brand and offering adds an extra degree of confidence for our used car customers.”

The RAC launched the BuySure programme as a nationwide approved used car scheme open to independents, franchised dealers and car supermarkets.

RAC BuySure dealers commit to an 80-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, supporting the motorist in the event of an accident.

The announcement follows on from RAC’s plans to launch its own online used car classified brand RAC Cars following the its acquisition of Netcars.com.