Porsche Approved this grade is given to pre-owned Porsche vehicles which meet the high quality standards of the Porsche brand. This is how you can broaden your choice between a new and a pre-owned vehicle by one additional option: a Porsche Approved vehicle.

What distinguishes a Porsche Approved certified vehicle from a conventional pre-owned vehicle?

Porsche Approved vehicles are inspected by factory trained technicians who conduct a mechanical and cosmetic 100+ point inspection Repairs are carried out in line with the strict Porsche quality criteria The Porsche Approved Certified Preowned Program comprises two distinct limited warranty coverages.

1) The limited warranty covers up to 6 years or a cumulative 100,000 miles/160,000 kilometers, whichever comes first if the vehicle is still under the new car limited warranty.

2) The limited warranty covers 2 years from the date of sale, up to a cumulative 100,000 miles/ 160,000 kilometers from the current mileage on the odometer at the time of purchase.
Porsche Roadside Assistance, the exclusive support service that offers added security

What can you expect?

Driving pleasure, quality, safety and stability of value. In short: A Porsche which really cannot be described as a pre-owned vehicle. Rather, as a thoroughbred sports car the charm of which was once tasted by another driver.

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Quality:

More than 70 % of all Porsches ever built are still on the road today. This record value speaks for itself. To give you maximum security when buying a Porsche, all vehicles within the Porsche Approved Certified Pre-owned Car Program must pass a demanding quality inspection. An obligatory checklist with over 100 quality criteria is used for this purpose. This way you can rest assured that your pre-owned Porsche is in perfect condition, both technically
and visually.

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Warranty:

Your dream Porsche will give you plenty of driving pleasure. With the Pre-owned Porsche Warranty, you will experience yet another good feeling.The feeling of security. And the reassuring certainty to have made the right decision. In case of a problem, the comprehensive warranty covers 100% of the costs for material and labor. Customers of the Porsche Approved Certified Pre-owned Program do not pay an excess.

The warranty seal of ?Porsche Approved? stands for certified quality.The new Porsche Approved Certified Pre-owned Limited Warranty offers full peace of mind. Porsche Cars NA will repair or replace with new or remanufactured part any factory installed part that is faulty in material or workmanship under normal use.

This limited warranty covers all parts of the following components:
Engine
Fuel / Cooling system
Power train / transmission
Suspension / Steering
Brake system
Heating / Air conditioning
Electrical Systems
Body
Comfort Electronics

This warranty does not cover:
Emission Control Systems and Corrosion. (Refer to the Emission Control and Corrosion Limited Warranties in the new vehicle limited warranty manual.)
Batteries damaged from storage, lack of normal vehicle use, or non-Porsche Approved electrical or accessory installation.
Tires damaged by road hazard. (If you need further assistance, contact your authorized Porsche automobile dealer.)
Tires damaged by premature wear.
Parts that fail due to lack of required maintenance or use of non-Porsche Cars N.A. distributed parts.
Normal wear and tear or deterioration of any part.
Cleaning and polishing.
Contamination of fuels, lubricants, or other fluids.
Lubricants, unless part of a warranty repair.
Air conditioner refrigerant charge unless part of a warranty repair.
Glass breakage, chips and/or scratches that are not due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Appearance items that are not due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Any car registered or normally driven outside of the United States and Canada.
The replacement of expendable maintenance items (such as spark plugs, filters, worn wiper blades, worn brakes, worn clutches, worn tires) when the replacement is not due to a defect in material or workmanship.
The adding of any fluids unless they are needed as part of a warranty repair.
Any car with an odometer that has been altered so that the actual mileage cannot be determined.
Vehicles with total loss or salvage titles.
Modifications not authorized by Porsche Cars N.A. or it?s authorized dealers.
Service adjustments (such as idle speed, air/fuel mixture, brake, clutch, headlight, and drive belts)
Improper repairs by someone other than Porsche Cars N.A. or it?s authorized dealers.
Abuse, accident, acts of God, competition, racing or track use or other events beyond the control of Porsche Cars N.A. Components and/or parts that failed during racing or driving events (including Porsche sponsored events) will not be covered by the CPO limited warranty.

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Assistance:

Your Porsche Approved vehicle also comes with Porsche Assistance, exclusive roadside assistance, that offers added security when traveling. With the purchase or lease of each Porsche Approved vehicle, the owner will receive the advantages of the Porsche 24-Hour Roadside Assistance program for the duration of the Porsche Approved Limited Warranty coverage.

Why should I buy a pre-owned Porsche from a Porsche dealer? Nobody knows these cars better. Each vehicle is given a 100+ point inspection by a trained Porsche technicians and backed with a limited warranty, roadside assistance and attractive financing. Porsche Approved Certified Pre-owned Vehicles are only available from an authorized Porsche dealer. For peace of mind at a price that might surprise you, see your authorized Porsche dealer or visit Porsche.com to search for your vehicle.

Are all pre-owned Porsche vehicles suitable for the Porsche Approved Certified Pre-owned Program? Vehicles eligible for inclusion may be current model year and be no older than (8) years old from the original in-service date with less than 100,000 accumulated miles or 160,000 kilometers. In addition the vehicle must pass a stringent 100+ point inspection conducted by our authorized Porsche dealerships. This program excludes Carrera GT.

The benefits and services* of the Porsche 24-Hour Roadside Assistance program in the US are provided by the American Automobile Association. Call 1 (800) PORSCHE / (Option 1: US; Option 2: Canada.)

This is the only number you need to know to receive the services and benefits of the Porsche 24-Hour Roadside Assistance program, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, anywhere in the United States or Canada.

Battery Jump Start
If your Porsche won?t start, we will send an authorized servicer to "jump start" your vehicle. If your Porsche can?t be started, an authorized servicer will provide towing service subject to the Emergency Towing guidelines.

Flat Tire Service
Should you encounter a situation that causes damage to a tire rendering the vehicle inoperable, the proper towing equipment will be dispatched to assist. Depending on your vehicle?s tire/wheel specifications it could be necessary to transport the vehicle to the nearest Porsche dealership for service.

The cost to install a new tire onto the wheel or the second service call to return a repaired tire to the disabled vehicle are not part of the Porsche 24-hour Roadside Assistance program.

Emergency Fuel Delivery
Should you happen to run out of fuel, Porsche 24-Hour Roadside Assistance will provide enough fuel to get you to the nearest gas station. Both the delivery service and the fuel are complimentary.
 
Lockout Service
Due to the unique engineering of your Porsche, gaining access to a vehicle without the vehicle key could cause damage. Should a key be locked within the vehicle, please contact your Porsche dealership or Porsche 24-hour Roadside Assistance so that arrangements can be made for you to obtain your spare key or transport your Porsche to the nearest Porsche dealership.

Replacement Keys
If your ignition key is lost, broken or accidentally locked in your vehicle, replacement keys must be obtained through the nearest Porsche dealership and could take up to 48-hours to obtain. Replacement keys obtained through any other source will not start the vehicle.

The cost for parts and/or labor to produce replacement keys are not included as part of the Porsche 24-hour Roadside Assistance program.

Extrication/Winch Service
Service will be provided to extract your Porsche from mud, sand, snow or a ditch, provided that the vehicle is in an area immediately adjacent to a regularly traveled road that can be serviced with standard servicing equipment.

Trip Interruption
Should your Porsche become disabled more than 100 miles (US)/160 kilometers (Canada) from your residence due to a warrantable mechanical failure, you may be eligible for reimbursement of trip interruption expenses. This includes situations where the vehicle cannot be started or driven without causing damage and the local Porsche dealership is not able to repair the problem the same day. Trip interruption coverage includes reimbursement for:

•  Meals
•  Lodging
•  Car rental
•  Alternate transportation
•  Reunite (returning your Porsche to your work or residence)

Onward or homeward journey.
As an alternative to a hire car, travel expenses from the site of the incident to your place of residence or destination (including return journey) or the homeward journey and return transportation of your repaired car to your place of residence are paid for.

Collection of vehicle if the driver is indisposed
Vehicle transport to place of residence and, if necessary, payment of hotel accommodation if the onward journey is not possible due to illness, injury or similar causes.

Return transport in case of illness
Expenses for required return transport from abroad in case of illness for driver and/or passenger, as well as additional expenses for overnight accommodation caused by the illness can be paid for the affected persons.

Supplementary services for events during travel
Assumption of travel expenses for minors to be picked up from abroad by an accompanying person.

Assumption of costs (travel and accommodation) for one visit to hospitalised person by a family member, provided that you or your passengers must remain hospitalised for longer than 14 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Why should I buy a pre-owned Porsche from a Porsche dealer?

Nobody knows these cars better. Each vehicle is given a 100+-point inspection by a trained Porsche technicians and backed with a limited warranty, roadside assistance and attractive financing. Porsche Approved Certified Pre-owned Vehicles are only available from an authorized Porsche dealer. For peace of mind at a price that might surprise you, see your authorized Porsche dealer or visit Porsche.com to search for your vehicle.

Are all pre-owned Porsche vehicles suitable for the Porsche Approved Certified Pre-owned Program?

Vehicles eligible for inclusion may be current model year and be no older than (8) years old from the original in-service date with less than 100,000 accumulated miles or 160,000 kilometers. In addition the vehicle must pass a stringent 100+ point inspection conducted by our authorized Porsche dealerships. This program excludes Carrera GT.

Where can I buy Porsche Approved Pre-owned Cars?

Porsche Approved Certified Pre-owned Cars are available from any authorized Porsche dealer.

What does the Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty cover?

The Porsche Approved Certified Preowned Limited Warranty covers all parts in the following components and assemblies:
Engine
Fuel / Cooling system
Power train / transmission
Suspension / Steering
Brake system
Heating / Air conditioning
Electrical Systems
Body
Comfort Electronics

Who carries out the inspections?

The inspections are only carried out by trained Porsche technicians using genuine Porsche parts.

Where can I learn more about Porsche Approved?

At your authorized Porsche dealership or You can also download the following information material right here:
 
How long is the warranty valid for?

If the qualifying Porsche Approved vehicle is purchased while still under the new vehicle warranty, the maximum coverage is 6 years/100,000 miles/160,000 kilometers from the date the car was first delivered to the first retail purchaser, or the date it was first used as a demonstrator, lease, or company car, whichever comes first.
If the qualifying Porsche Approved vehicle purchased is outside the new vehicle warranty, the maximum coverage is 2 years from the date of sale or up to 100,000 miles/160,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.

Can I transfer the warranty?

Should you wish to sell your Porsche, you will also benefit from the Pre-owned Porsche Warranty. The remaining warranty is transferred to the new owner. And this will undoubtedly increase the value of your vehicle.

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Terms and Conditions:

Once the covered vehicle is traded or sold to any non-authorized dealer or commercial broker, this warranty is void.
If your car is taken to an authorized Porsche automobile dealer outside the U.S. or Canada, Porsche Cars N.A.'s warranty will not be applicable, and faulty parts will be repaired or replaced only within the terms and limitations of the warranty for Porsche Approved vehicles in effect in the country where such authorized Porsche automobile dealers are located. A vehicle which is imported by an individual into Canada must comply with all Canadian Governmental requirements.