What is a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle?

When shopping for their next car, truck or SUV, Dayton buyers must decide whether to buy new or used. Used vehicles can come with a significant cost savings compared to new options. Yet some drivers end up paying more in heightened repair bills and older, less effective safety features. Savvy Ohio shoppers, though, often take advantage of a third option, boasting the reliability of a new vehicle with significant cost savings. And where do Troy buyers find this third option? Through the certified pre-owned program at their local dealership.

At Evans Dealer Group dealerships we want every customer to know how important they are to the Evans family - a VIP member. Our VIP Exclusive benefits include a wide variety of useful and exciting offerings geared towards making the car buying experience easier and more enjoyable. So whether you want to take advantage of our Car Wash Saturdays or our airport shuttle service to Dayton International, visit us today to learn how you can be an Evans VIP.

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What Makes a Vehicle Certified Pre-Owned?

Traditionally, Dayton-area car buyers have been caught between buying new vehicles, with their modern safety technology yet higher prices, or the unreliability yet low upfront cost of used options. Sensing a need, automakers started offering vehicles that split the difference, boasting the reliability of a new vehicle with the cheaper prices of the used market. As a result, the certified pre-owned market was born.

While specifics vary, all certified pre-owned vehicles must meet a set of stringent rules set by the automaker. These include being no more than a few years old, having a clean title record and passing a rigorous inspection process.

For example, the Volkswagen certified pre-owned program only accepts vehicles that are fewer than five years old, with less than 24,000 miles on them. They must have a clean title, and their aftermarket accessories cannot harm the vehicle's safety, emissions or basic operations. Then, the Volkswagen vehicle must pass a 100-point+ inspection, which includes mechanical checks, fluid evaluations and a road test. If parts need replacing, the dealer handles all repairs in-house, using tools and equipment specially engineered for the brand. Thus, Troy-area buyers know that certified pre-owned vehicles will perform at their very best.

Certified Pre-Owned Advantages

Peak performance is not the only advantage of certified pre-owned vehicles. Automakers often add special incentives to a certified pre-owned vehicle purchase. Ohio drivers can thus enjoy even more benefits when shopping the certified pre-owned segment.

Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles - The Best of Both Worlds

Many Trotwood-area car buyers prefer to shop the certified pre-owned market. Certified pre-owned vehicles occupy the perfect middle ground between the trustworthy yet expensive new market and cheap, unreliable used options. And with certified pre-owned warranties available, Dayton-area shoppers can save on more than just the vehicle price.

Evans Dealer Group offers a wide selection of new, used and certified pre-owned vehicles for Dayton families. Our finance and service professionals are proud to help Centerville drivers buy and keep their next great vehicle. And with our VIP Exclusive benefits, customers can get even more for their purchase. So visit us soon or shop online to learn more and schedule a test drive.