Everything you need to know about the Nearly New or Pr-Reg Cars

A nearly new car is typically a very young vehicle - often just a few months old - that has already been registered and has only delivery or demo mileage on the clock. In most cases it falls into one of two categories: pre registered (pre reg) or ex demonstrator (ex demo) or what we like to call them ‘Nearly New Cars’.

These cars are usually in almost pristine condition, with interiors and bodywork that look close to brand new, but because someone (often the dealership) is technically the first keeper, you benefit from a lower purchase price and avoid the steepest part of new car depreciation.

Shopping for a nearly new car with Chorley Group is straightforward.

1. Search and filter - Use the search filters on this page to set your preferred make, model, price, mileage and fuel type.

2. View vehicle details - Click into any car to see photos, full specification, key features, mileage and warranty information.

3. Reserve online for £99 - When you’ve found the right car, reserve it online for just £99 to secure it while you finalise your plans.

4. Book a test drive - Arrange a test drive at your nearest Chorley Group dealership and experience your nearly new car on the road before you commit.

5. Part exchange & finance - Get a valuation for your current car, choose your preferred finance option and complete your order with the help of our team.

A pre reg car is a brand new vehicle that has been registered to the dealership. That means you usually get a car with extremely low mileage - often under 100 miles - that hasn’t been privately owned before you.

Because the car is already registered, the “paperwork” first owner is the dealer, so some VAT and registration costs are effectively baked in, allowing the car to be offered to you at a discount compared with a factory order equivalent. On the road, it feels like a new car, but your bank balance will know you’ve bought clever rather than brand new.

Key advantages of pre reg cars:

• New car condition with delivery style mileage.
• Immediate availability - no long factory lead times.
• Strong savings versus list price on like for like new models.
• Remaining manufacturer warranty, often almost full term.

Choosing Chorley Group for your nearly new car means combining local dealer service with online convenience. Across our locations in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, we stock a wide choice of nearly new hatchbacks, SUVs, electric cars, hybrids and family cars from leading brands like Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, MG, Vauxhall, Citroën, Peugeot and more.

Every nearly new and low mileage car we sell is thoroughly inspected, mechanically checked and prepared before it reaches the forecourt, so you can drive away with complete peace of mind. You can tailor your finance, part exchange your current vehicle and complete most of the journey online before finishing the process at your local dealership.

Most of our nearly new and pre reg cars are available with flexible finance packages, including PCP and HP, so you can spread the cost over monthly payments to suit your budget. Because the starting price of a nearly new car is usually lower than a brand new equivalent, your monthly payment can often be more affordable too.

Our teams can talk you through deposits, terms and mileage allowances, and help you compare quotes so you can decide which finance option works best for you. Representative finance examples are shown on individual vehicle pages, and you can adjust key details online before you enquire.

When you compare nearly new, pre reg and ex demo cars with ordering brand new, the advantages are clear for many drivers.

Top benefits include:

• Lower prices than brand new equivalents, often with substantial savings.
• Very low mileage and modern safety/infotainment tech.
• Remaining manufacturer warranty and breakdown cover in many cases.
• No long wait times – the car is on site and ready to go.
• Lower depreciation hit than driving a new car off the forecourt.

For budget conscious buyers, nearly new cars offer a sweet spot between used car value and new car reassurance.