McLaren 12C has been around long enough now to create a second-hand market for itself. So to help those looking for a used 12C or 12C Spider, McLaren announced the ‘Qualified’ program that not only offers fully checked and approved car for sale, it also upgrades them to the latest specifications.

That makes buying a new 12C or 12C spider completely pointless. For one thing, these cars are made to such high standards that they are pretty much bulletproof, so you don’t checking and approving anyway. And now with this program not only you get added peace of mind, they also upgrade the car for you, and all that for significantly less money than a brand-new one. It is a no-brainer.

The Qualified program, like everything McLaren, is exquisitely detailed and thorough. Each 12C and 12C Spider is subjected to rigorous tests and validation checks to ensure that everything is how it should be. Buying a Qualified 12C or 12C Spider will offer peace of mind knowing that, on returning to McLaren, this same attention to detail is carried through to the Qualified program.

Another advantage of this program is the opportunity to further personalise their 12C or 12C Spider through preferential rates on the extensive range of bespoke options available through McLaren Special Operations (MSO). This bit is where things get a bit expensive, but you don’t really need any of the extra garnish MSO has to offer.

As a cherry for the top of Qualified cake, McLaren also offers a two years / unlimited mileage comprehensive factory warranty, covering parts and repairs, and two years McLaren roadside assistance.