ASTON Martin has announced a comprehensive Approved Pre-owned Car Programme that will give UK customers direct access to a wide range of pre-owned cars across the country.

Aston Martin selected service provider Global Beach Automotive to design a bespoke internet-based car locater at www.amapproved.com.

Initially available only in the UK, this website will provide instant access to pre-owned Aston Martins at all of the 18-strong UK dealer sites.

Ian Minards, general manager of sales at Aston Martin, said: "We intend to launch the programme in this country first and then in time roll it out to our 100 dealers worldwide.

"The advantage is that it offers potential customers instant access to our dealers' stock, enabling them to find the correct vehicle very quickly. Furthermore, customers can purchase an Approved Aston Martin safe in the knowledge that they are buying it from an official Aston Martin dealer."

The Aston Martin Approved Pre-owned Car Programme will cover all Aston Martin models from the DB7 (1994) to the current Vanquish. The approved car locater offers a high level of service and attention to detail that discerning customers have come to expect from Aston Martin.

For each car it combines full specification, photography and details of any optional equipment and the pre-owned list will be updated on a daily basis.

The unique link between Aston Martin and its dealerships will mean that all information and specifications will be cross-referenced with the factory's own database to ensure accuracy.

Each approved pre-owned Aston Martin will come with an HPI check, NMR (National Mileage Register) check and a full NMR investigation as standard. This comprehensive package will also provide information about any outstanding finance, theft or a previous serious accident.

Aston Martin has also launched an Approved Pre-owned Extra Cover Warranty Extension scheme applicable for all cars built since 1994.

Cars purchased through the Approved Pre-owned scheme will be covered by a minimum of 12 months' warranty, inclusive of Aston Martin European Emergency Service.

Customers will be able to purchase six, 12 or 24-month block warranty extensions for pre-owned Aston Martins built since 1994.