Certified pre-owned vehicles (CPOs) offer several advantages that are not available with other types of used cars. When it comes to purchasing a vehicle, CPOs combine excellent prices and reliable performance to give you the best value. Learn more about their benefits here.

What Are the Advantages of a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle?

1. Avoid Steep Devaluations

It’s well known that a car’s value drops immediately after leaving the dealership, accounting for almost 40% of the cost of a new vehicle. On average, new cars cost $37,000 compared to $20,200 for used or pre-owned vehicles. On top of these steep costs, dealers of pre-owned vehicles usually have fewer hidden fees and costs common to new car purchases.

2. Enjoy Greater Mechanical Reliability

Pre-owned cars must meet certain standards of care from both the previous owner and the seller before they can be certified. They must have a clean accident history, no major repairs or refurbishments, and must be newer than six years old with under 70,000 miles. These qualifications make pre-owned vehicles the best balance of price and performance among used cars.

3. Choose From a Variety of Styles

When the concept of CPOs was first introduced, they were restricted to luxury brands. In the years since, these programs have expanded to a wide range of makes and models to suit every need. Brands including Honda®, Chevrolet®, Kia®, Toyota®, and Hyundai® now offer certified pre-owned vehicles.

Many of these are available with warranty extensions of roughly 12 months or 12,000 miles. Hyundai is the most generous of these, as they transfer the balance of the car’s original 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty to certified pre-owned cars.

4. Take Advantage of Warranties & Inspections

Before a car can be certified pre-owned, it must pass a rigorous multi-point inspection covering every major system. Many pre-owned cars come with bumper-to-bumper warranties, as well as powertrain warranties. Extensive protections like these offer peace of mind to drivers and will help keep costs for repairs and maintenance manageable.

 

If you want to take advantage of these benefits with your next vehicle, turn to Express Motors in Dayton, OH. The certified pre-owned vehicles at this dealership have been extensively inspected to ensure customers receive vehicles of the highest quality. The helpful team at this family-owned, local business are eager to provide you with cars suited to your budget and your lifestyle. Call (937) 222-7777 to speak with a friendly team member, or browse their current selection online.