Ordinarily, buying a used car means buying an unknown quantity. Not so when buying certified used vehicles (CUVs), which come with thoroughly refurbished components and factory-backed warranties. When dealers advertise their factory certified vehicles running “like new,” they really mean it.
Factory certification was pioneered over a decade ago by Mercedes-Benz, and today, nearly every auto company offers a certified pre-owned car program. While each manufacturer has different standards, every “certified pre-owned” or “certified used” car will have undergone a thorough inspection, reconditioning, and repair process, and the like-new vehicle will be backed by a factory warranty for a certain number of years or miles.
Once a car is a candidate for certification, each dealership’s expert technicians will put it through an intensive 100+-point inspection, checking every single component for damage or wear. Any problem components will be fixed by refurbishing, repair, or replacement. Finally, a CPO car will come with a factory-backed warranty, usually covering comprehensive repairs for a few months and powertrain repairs for a longer period. Unlike an individual dealership’s warranty, this manufacturer warranty will be honored at any authorized dealership.
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