Further support offered to key workers

BuyaCar.co.uk has responded to the coronavirus by offering free delivery and free two-year warranties for Britain’s key workers.

The move comes as scores of major dealerships temporarily close their doors amid ever tighter government measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. It means the business will even sell cars at a loss, to help keep key workers mobile.

The offer was announced within hours of Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging all non-essential business outside the home to temporarily cease as the government imposes ever more stringent rules on ‘social distancing’.

BuyaCar’s decision to suspend its £199 charge for delivery to key workers – and provide them with a £499 two-year warranty free of charge – will be operated on an ‘honour system’ without requirements for people like doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers or other essential service providers to prove their occupation before receiving their car.

Already, BuyaCar.co.uk has introduced ‘contactless handover’ for vulnerable people, such as the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions, as the business seeks ways to help consumers and dealers overcome unprecedentedly challenging times.

Andy Oldham, chief executive of BuyaCar.co.uk, said: “Our decision to do everything we can to help key workers was easy – they are the people we all rely on to keep us safe and healthy and they are already under pressure as the coronavirus problem continues.

“It’s our turn to give them all the support that we can, regardless of the short-term financial cost to us, and we are proud to do so. We have to help Britain’s most essential people stay mobile during this crisis, whatever the cost.”