6 Benefits of Buying a Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

No matter how much research you do on used cars, the industry can still feel like the Wild West for many. With so many used car buyer horror stories, it can be hard to know:

• Who to trust.
• If you’re getting a good deal.
• If you’re about to buy a lemon.

All you want to do is buy a used car!

Why does it need to be so hard?

Making the used car buying process easier is one of the purposes of Chevrolet’s Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program. The Chevrolet CPO is run by their parent company, General Motors, and is similar to many other CPO programs run by competitors.

The following are six benefits of going with a Chevy CPO program rather than buying one via a private party sale or other used car dealer.

1. The 3-Day/150-mile Exchange Program

This exchange program allows you to exchange your vehicle for another within three days or 150 miles. This perk is usually only afforded to luxury car buyers so it’s a nice touch if you’re an indecisive person. And because Chevrolet shares their CPO program with Buick and GMC, you can even trade for a different car brand.

2. Access To Exclusive Offers

With a CPO vehicle you’re eligible for exclusive offers such as special financing. Not all buyers are eligible, so it’s best to contact the local dealership to discuss availability.

3. Vehicle Eligibility Requirements

A benefit of the CPO program with Chevrolet is the requirement for all vehicles to meet their strict evaluation and manufacturing standards. To earn a certified badge vehicles must:

• Be a Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC.
• Be within current plus 5 model years.
• Have a maximum of 75,000 miles on them.
• Pass the 172-Point Vehicle Inspection and Reconditioning Process.

4. Know What You’re Getting

All the vehicles under the CPO come with a free vehicle history report from CARFAX. This report will let you know of any past problems the vehicle may have had including:

• Service history
• Wrecks
• Title issues
• Damages

In a perfect world the vehicle would have a clean slate of health.

5. Recall Information Has Been Verified

Cars are issued safety recalls for all sorts of reasons, some major, most minor. With a Chevy CPO vehicle, dealers are required to check for all safety recalls before listing and selling the vehicle. You can also follow up on your own, with vehicle recall status information available on the GM and Safer Car websites.

6. Legitimate Warranty

Despite the vehicles being tested and inspected thoroughly, the Chevy CPO program further instills confidence with their warranties.  The Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty is valid for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) and includes roadside assistance. The warranty is transferable to subsequent owners, and there are no deductibles for covered repairs.

Whether you’re buying a used vehicle via the CPO program, a private sale, or any other route, you’re the one handing over the cash. Always inspect the vehicle yourself before committing to purchasing the vehicle and give it a test drive. This will give you a chance to detect functional issues and get a feel for if the vehicle is right for you.

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