Used vs Certified

Used and certified pre-owned vehicles are popular with Dayton drivers. Though these sorts of vehicles do not have the newest safety features or infotainment technology, they can offer significant cost savings compared to current-year models. Yet while used and certified pre-owned vehicles may seem like the same thing, there are actually important differences between the two. So what are the differences, and which class is best for Ohio drivers? Read on to learn more.

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Certified Pre-Owned Advantages - Lower Cost, Higher Reliability

Certified pre-owned vehicles, like their used counterparts, are often over a year old and have had at least one prior owner. Thus, both used and certified pre-owned models can offer significant savings and less active depreciation. And while unproven new releases may end up having surprise defects that lead to recalls, used and certified pre-owned vehicles are old enough that such manufacturing flaws are probably understood at the time of purchase.

Of course, some used vehicles can have problems at the other end. If a car, truck or SUV has spent too much time in service, parts may start to wear out. This can result in expensive repair bills and inconvenient breakdowns. Thus, the low prices of used vehicles are sometimes offset by future service costs and the need to get another vehicle sooner than anticipated.

Certified pre-owned vehicles, however, are insulated from these end-of-life concerns. Each automaker has its own standards for what makes vehicles certified pre-owned, but they generally include a cap on age and mileage. For example, certified INFINITI trucks must be younger than six years old, with fewer than 70,000 miles on them. Certified pre-owned vehicles must also pass extensive repair and title checks.

Other Certified Pre-Owned Advantages

Car manufacturers find other ways to make certified pre-owned vehicles a valuable choice for drivers. For example, certified pre-owned vehicles often offer additional warranty coverage. Thus, the BMW certified pre-owned warranty is 4 years and 50,000 on the vehicle. 

Even when drivers do not buy a certified pre-owned vehicle, they benefit from the program. Dealerships with certified pre-owned programs are often willing to add additional value on the trade-in or resale of an eligible vehicle. Thus, drivers looking to upgrade from their three-year old formerly new vehicle can often find it easier to afford a pricier option due to the extra value.

Shop Certified Pre-Owned 

Drivers torn between the reliable yet high price of a new vehicle and a cheaper, less trustworthy used model should seriously consider the certified pre-owned market. These vehicles offer a middle lane, with significant cost savings yet high reliability. This factor is why certified pre-owned programs are popular at many dealerships around the country.

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