What is the Difference Between Used & Certified Pre-Owned?

One of the perks of shopping for a used car in the Stephenville area is the huge selection of price points and quality of cars available to you. If you’re wondering what is the difference between used and certified pre-owned (CPO), you’re not alone. It’s a question we answer quite often. The quick answer: the difference in used car vs. CPO is that a CPO meets specific criteria and passes inspections mandated by the manufacturer to verify that it’s like-new. The CPO label usually comes with additional warranty coverage you don’t get with a regular used car. Learn more about CPO vs. used with Bayer Auto Group.

Buying CPO vs. Used: What You Need to Know

While all used cars in Brownwood have been previously owned, they’re not all certified pre-owned cars. When you shop for a used car you’ll find a large variety of makes, models, years, mileages, features, and more. When you shop for a CPO vehicle, you’ll have a smaller, more curated selection. You’ll usually find only makes that a dealership carries new, and they’ll have met the CPO standards dictated by the manufacturer, which can include age and mileage limits. When it comes to price in CPO vs. used, regular used vehicles are generally less expensive than CPO models. 

Buying a CPO Car

Certified pre-owned cars in Abilene are still used cars—they’ve had at least one previous owner. What makes them different is that they’ve met the standards of their manufacturers that constitute being like-new. Since Bayer Auto Group carries a variety of makes—Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Jeep, and RAM—you’ll find that the standards and perks for CPO vehicles will vary a little. You’ll find that most of them include: 

• An age limit
• Generally less than 80,000 miles 
• A multipoint inspection
• Extended warranties and/or limited powertrain warranties

Find the Right Used Car for You at Bayer Auto Group

From used cars vs. CPO cars to budget used cars, find what you need at Bayer Auto Group! No matter which kind of used car is best for you, save even more money on it when you shop our rotating selection of used car specials that give you additional discounts on our already low prices.