Tesco, which has recently branched out into areas as diverse as banking and pet insurance, has taken yet another step to widen its already dizzying range of products with the launch of a website selling secondhand cars.

The supermarket chain, which takes one in seven pounds spent by British shoppers, said it was seeking to compete with used-car dealers, many of whom are not trusted by consumers.

Tescocars.com promises to offer thousands of secondhand cars, independently checked for quality and delivered to customers' homes. The sites will also provide the supermarket group with the opportunity to offer car buyers Tesco purchase financing, insurance and breakdown cover.

Andrew Higginson, chief executive of retailing services at Tesco, said: "By supplying directly to customers, there is no middle man, no expensive showroom and no salespeople on commission. Buyers can be sure they are getting the best value out there – and we will say 'thank you' with 2,000 Clubcard points."

Only 2000 clubcard points is a bit mean as well.

What does that equate to in money vouchers?

In my experience ex-lease cars are looked after (but can be high mileage) as they're regualrly serviced, etc. Ex-rentals on the other hand.....

ex-frentals if from the big companies are normally only 6 - 12 months old so would still be in manufacturers warrenty