What Does Certified Pre-Owned Mean?

If you’re in the market for a vehicle to bring home to your Abilene area driveway, and you’re on the fence about whether you should buy a new or used vehicle, then perhaps you should be, or already are, looking into a Certified Pre-Owned car, truck, or SUV. What does certified pre-owned mean, and is it possible to get a certified Chevy, certified Jeep, certified Cadillac, or certified Dodge? 

We’ve got these answers and more, just keep reading! Be sure to contact us if you have any questions – you can reach out to us online or get immediate assistance by calling us at %%di_phone_number%%. We also have an online live chat tool right here on our website!

Certified Chevy, Certified Jeep, Certified Dodge, Certified Cadillac… Okay, What Does ‘Certified’ Mean?

A certified pre-owned vehicle is a used vehicle, as the name suggests, that has been certified by an authorized, brand representative dealership (like Bayer Auto Group is for Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, GMC, Dodge, Jeep, Ram) to be in good condition, meeting criteria for the title of certified pre-owned. 

The inspections, required qualifiers, and detailing that goes into a certified pre-owned vehicle set it apart from your typical used ride, which means that not just any vehicle can become a certified Chevy, certified Jeep, certified Dodge, or certified Cadillac. You can typically expect the following criteria to be followed by most brands for a certified pre-owned vehicle to be named as such:

• Model Year: Must be a newer model year.
• Miles: Must have less than a certain number of miles on the odometer.
• Vehicle History Report: Must have a satisfactory vehicle history report.
• Inspection: A Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, GMC, Dodge, Jeep, Ram-certified dealership must perform a multi-point inspection for quality.

The requirements for different brands and types of vehicles to qualify for status as a certified pre-owned vehicle varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. For example, the requirements for a certified Cadillac could be vastly different than the requirements for a certified Chevy. For specifics on what goes into a certified pre-owned vehicle for the brand of your choice, especially Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, GMC, Dodge, Jeep, Ram vehicles, get in touch with our Finance department.

Why Buy a CPO Then?

If you’re hesitant to spend new car money, but want the features and performance of a newer model year to enhance your Brownwood commute, then a certified pre-owned vehicle, or CPO, is the perfect choice for you! You’ll be able to buy with confidence knowing that your specific vehicle was inspected from top to bottom by a brand-certified and trained mechanic. Not only that but with most CPO programs you’ll enjoy a comprehensive warranty offer t’boot! Used vehicles tend to have lower prices and wider availability than new vehicles, and certified pre-owned vehicles are no exception.

Explore CPO Rides in Beautiful Comanche

Once you make first contact with our Stephenville area local team of tenured and friendly Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, GMC, Dodge, Jeep, Ram product specialists, you’ll see exactly why so many customers choose to shop with us. On top of that, our certified pre-owned selection brings lots of on-the-fence shoppers to the conclusion they were looking for, a newer, cheaper ride with an excellent warranty! Come check out our vehicles for yourself today. It all starts with browsing our inventory online!