Is an AA-approved car safer to buy?

I'm thinking of buying a used car in the UK that is AA approved and AA inspected. Does this mean the car is a safer buy?

Jonathan Dunne (Dublin)

Jul 2018 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Jonathan,

In general, yes. The AA carries out an independent, unbiased inspection of cars, which can flag up any faults, and any issues in the car’s history or service record. That said, you should check the fine print to see exactly what level of inspection has been carried out — they vary, and can be tailored to individual requirements, so make sure you know exactly what’s been checked and what hasn’t.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe