What is CPO? Is It Better than Buying Regular Used Vehicles?

Are you wondering what the differences are between a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle and a regular used vehicle?  Are there benefits for you when you choose to buy a CPO model?  It’s important that you understand the difference between these two types of vehicles when you select your next ride at South Oak.  Let’s take a look at some of the differences that will make you want to choose a CPO model every time.

A Regular Used Car is Just That

To start this conversation, let’s consider a regular used vehicle.  Most dealerships will give you a very limited warranty on a regularly used model which might cover 1000 miles or three months at the most.  That’s it, and this warranty is only for the mechanical workings of the vehicle.  Once that distance or time has passed, you are completely on your own.  Forget any benefits, forget having coverage for repairs that are needed, you’ve just bought a vehicle that was used, and now it’s your problem.  The only true benefit to a regular used vehicle is the low price.

Certified is the Way to Go

Every vehicle that has the right to wear the CPO badge has been put through a rigorous inspection process and has met specific minimum standards.  Typically, these vehicles are newer, have lower miles, and have been maintained properly.  For a dealership to put the certified stamp of approval on one of these models, it has to pass a 125-point vehicle inspection to ensure it meets quality standards for several aspects of the vehicle.  The closest thing you can get to a new vehicle in a pre-owned model is a certified version.

What Are the Benefits of a CPO Vehicle at South Oak?

The first and most important benefit you’ll receive when you choose a CPO model at South Oak is a seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.  This warranty gives you the peace of mind that you’re going to be able to keep on driving for a long time. You’ll also have the benefits of a three-month/3,000-mile Maximum Care Warranty, which is similar to a bumper-to-bumper warranty and it begins when you purchase the vehicle or once the original factory warranty expires.  This means you’ve got the protection you need when you start driving your CPO model.

Additional Benefits and Upgrades

When you have a CPO vehicle from South Oak, you’re going to have the benefits of roadside coverage with towing and assistance when and where you need it.  You can also enjoy a car rental allowance if needed.  With CPO models, you can upgrade the coverage of the warranty by selecting from the upgraded care programs being offered.  Let the team at South Oak show you the impressive inventory of CPO models and explain the details of the benefits and upgrades.  You’ll never want to buy a regular used car again once you experience the CPO difference offered at South Oak.