Buying A Certified Pre-Owned Chevrolet FAQ

Most car buyers believe they only have two options: a new or used car. However, there is a third option that combines the best of both worlds. These are known as certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles.

For some drivers around New Alexandria, Monroeville, and Irwin, PA, a CPO Chevrolet might make the most sense. To help you find out, our team at C. Harper Chevrolet East has answered some of the most pressing questions in this buying a certified pre-owned Chevy FAQ. Read on to learn more!

WHAT DOES CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED MEAN?

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Certified pre-owned essentially means a used car that has passed a certain set of requirements set by a dealership or manufacturer’s CPO program. Each dealership usually has its own certified pre-owned program as well.

How Does a Car Become Certified Pre-Owned?

So, in order for a vehicle to become tagged as certified pre-owned, it has to meet the requirements set by the dealership or manufacturer. Each vehicle is thoroughly inspected by a team of factory-trained technicians and reconditioned before it’s made available for purchase.

Additionally, there are some other requirements each Chevy must meet to become CPO. For example, each CPO Chevy must be within the last six model years, have no more than 75,000 miles on its odometer, have a clean title, and pass a comprehensive vehicle history report.

CAN ANY CHEVY MODEL BECOME CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED?

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As long as the Chevy model passes the requirements of the CPO program, it can be listed and sold as certified pre-owned.

Where Should I Look For a CPO Car?

Your local Chevy dealer, like ours, is your best source for an extensive inventory of certified pre-owned models. You’ll typically be able to shop CPO vehicles either in-person at the dealership or through their online inventory. If you choose to shop in the latter, you’ll be able to effortlessly navigate the inventory to find all their available CPO models.

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A CPO CAR?

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What you should look for in a certified pre-owned vehicle is essentially everything you’d want to see with a used car. However, with a CPO model, you can be sure that it’ll all be included.

This includes the title and vehicle history report, as well as a comprehensive service and maintenance record. Since the car needs to pass a rigorous inspection in order to be labeled as CPO, you can be sure that it looks and runs properly.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BUYING CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED?

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There are plenty of benefits to buying certified pre-owned. You’re essentially getting the quality of a new car at a price much closer to that of a used car.

Other benefits include a CARFAX® history report with each CPO vehicle. Plus, each CPO Chevy comes with a factory-backed limited warranty. They also include the vehicle exchange program, which allows you to bring back and exchange for a new CPO model in the first three days or 150 miles if you’re not satisfied with your purchase.

Finally, certified pre-owned Chevy models include the CPO Scheduled Maintenance Program to help you stay safely out on the road.

HOW DO I FINANCE A CPO CAR?

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Financing a certified pre-owned Chevy isn’t much different from purchasing a new or used model. After you’ve found your favorite CPO model, you’ll still need to decide whether you’d like to buy or lease. With just a quick meeting with our expert finance team, you’ll be well on your way. They’ll also be able to work you through other perks of the certified pre-owned program as well as our other financing tools.