Porsche

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all pre-owned Porsche vehicles suitable for the Porsche Approved Pre-owned Car Programme?
The warranty requirements are only valid for Porsche vehicles which

  • have been inspected and/or repaired by a Porsche dealer
  • have a mileage of less than 200,000 kilometres or 125,000 miles
  • are less than 9 years old (8 years for a 24-month warranty)
  • were repaired or serviced using only original Porsche parts

Where can I buy Porsche Approved Pre-owned Cars?
Porsche Approved Pre-owned Cars are available from any authorised Porsche Dealer.

Which inspections are carried out on the vehicles?
The Porsche Pre-owned Car Warranty covers the function of the following components and assemblies:

  • Engine (incl. radiator, heating / heat exchanger, evaporator) without exhaust system
  • Manual and automatic transmission (incl. clutch release bearing, clutch fork) without clutch
  • Final drive (incl. transaxle and drive shafts)
  • Gear assembly (incl. power steering und power-steering hose)
  • All pumps
  • Brake master cylinder, brake booster, accumulators, ABS
  • All electric motors
  • All electronic control units
  • Air conditioning (without loss of refrigerant)
  • Heated rear window (no breakages)
  • Horn
  • Instrument cluster
  • All switches (functional defects only)

Who carries out the inspections?
The inspections are only carried out by trained Porsche technicians.

Where can I learn more about Porsche Approved?
At your Porsche dealership. You can also download the following information material right here:

How long is the warranty valid for?
Our warranty will be honoured by any Porsche Centre and is valid worldwide. It is available for all Porsche vehicles less than 9 years old (8 years for a 24-month warranty) where the mileage is less than 200,000 km (125,000 miles) and where all warranty requirements are fulfilled.

Can I transfer the warranty?
Should you wish to sell your Porsche, you will also benefit from the Porsche Approved Pre-owned Warranty. The remaining warranty is transferred to the new owner  in case of the purchase to a private individual. And this will undoubtedly increase the value of your vehicle.

Why should I buy a pre-owned Porsche from a Porsche dealer?
Porsche Approved Pre-owned Cars are only available from authorised Porsche dealers. A manufacturer's warranty is only available from authorised Porsche dealers. And it is only here that you can be sure that your pre-owned Porsche has been thoroughly checked and properly serviced by trained Porsche technicians.

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