Certified Pre-Owned vs. Pre-Owned: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicles? Well, for starters, all certified pre-owned vehicles are pre-owned, but not all pre-owned vehicles are certified pre-owned. When a vehicle is “certified pre-owned,” it means the vehicle passes an automaker’s quality assessments. Other pre-owned cars are not inspected as thoroughly and don’t come with the same benefits that are offered with CPO cars.

There are a few other distinctions between pre-owned vs. certified pre-owned cars. For one, you can buy a pre-owned car from a private seller, while certified pre-owned vehicles are only sold at authorized dealerships. Additionally, when you buy a CPO vehicle, you will likely be spending a little bit more than if you were buying pre-owned. This is because you’re getting a more recent model that has been inspected and is covered by warranty.

Certified Pre-Owned Benefits

Certified pre-owned benefits vary depending on the automaker, and the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Program is one of the most reliable. All potential CPO vehicles must be six years old or less and must also pass a thorough multi-point inspection. After purchasing a Mercedes-Benz CPO vehicle, Pahrump and Summerlin drivers will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Unlimited miles on CPO warranties
• CARFAX® Vehicle History Report
• Trip Interruption Coverage
• 24/7 Personal Assistance
• Vehicle Exchange Privilege
• And more!

Why Buy a Pre-Owned Luxury Car?

Still, non-CPO pre-owned models can also be a great option, especially if you know what to look for. For instance, if you were to compare the benefits of buying pre-owned vs. new, you’d find there are many perks to buying a pre-owned luxury vehicle, certified or not. With a pre-owned luxury car, you’ll enjoy:

• A premium luxury vehicle for a lower price
• A lower concern for depreciation (most likely, the previous owner paid for the depreciation)
• High-tech features included in the luxury model

Shop CPO and pre-owned Cars at Fletcher Jones Imports

At Fletcher Jones Imports, we have a wide selection of both certified pre-owned and pre-owned vehicles. Our team is here to help you finance the perfect car for you!