Certified Pre Owned vehicles

If you have been searching for a used vehicle in the last year or two you have probably come across several Certified used vehicles online. You might have been asking yourself what does this Certified stuff mean? And is it worth it or does it make sense to buy a Certified pre owned car or truck?

Let’s take a look at the Factory backed Certified advantages:

A Certified pre owned vehicle receives a 125 to 172 point inspection: A certified technician looks over all the major components of the vehicle. If things like brake pads need replaced or tires are low on tread they have to be replaced for the vehicle to qualify as certified. The battery has to be tested and pass or its replaced, a road test needs to be done to check for noise or vibrations. If the vehicle has been in an accident and body panels have been replaced the vehicle cannot be certified.

Longer Powertrain Warranty: Almost all auto manufactures have a 5 year OR 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. This covers things like transmission and engine repairs. Purchasing a certified pre owned (CPO) vehicle extends the powertrain warranty out to 7 years or 100,000 miles. (some manufactures extend the powertrain 6 years or 100,000 miles with their CPO program).

Longer Bumper to bumper warranty: Some Manufactures also extend the bumper to bumper warranty when a used vehicle is purchased certified. For instance: purchase a Certified Cadillac from Ken Nelson’s and receive an extension on the bumper to bumper out to 72 months OR 70,000 miles whichever comes first! Talk about worry free driving. Purchase a Toyota or Chevrolet CPO vehicle from Ken Nelson’s get 12 months OR 12,000 miles extension of bumper to bumper coverage.

24 hour Emergency Roadside assistance is provided for the duration of the extended powertrian warranty. Need a jump start or a flat tire change, out of gas or locked out of your car these misfortunes are all covered. Towing assistance up to $ 100 is covered also under a Certified pre owned program.