Buying Used vs Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

If you’re considering a pre-owned vehicle to drive around Wexford, Pittsburgh, and Cranberry Township, PA, then you’re looking at used and certified pre-owned (CPO) options.

Below, the Baierl Chevrolet team explores both options and highlights the differences between them. Keep reading to learn which type of vehicle is best for you.

Benefits of Buying a Used Vehicle

A traditional used car is a vehicle with a previous owner or owners. You can buy one either through a dealership or a private buyer.

One of the best things about used vehicles is the variety you have to choose from. There is a huge used car market and thus, a large selection of pre-owned vehicles from different model years. You can sort through used cars of all sorts of colors, in different trim levels, and with an array of features and possible add-ons.

There are many options within the used car market that it’s possible to find a well-maintained older model with some modern amenities and features added to it.

Moreover, if you ever decide to resell your used vehicle, you’ll be happy to know you can often make much of the money you spent on it back. That’s because vehicles lose the majority of their value in the first five years of ownership. After that, its value decreases at a lower rate.

Benefits of Buying a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

Certified pre-owned vehicles boast benefits, particularly protection benefits. When you choose a CPO car, you’ll often get one or more manufacturer-backed warranties. A Chevy Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, for example, comes with the following warranties and coverage:

• 6-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) Powertrain Limited Warranty¹
• 12-month/12,000-mile (whichever comes first) Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty¹
• Roadside Assistance for the length of the Powertrain Limited Warranty¹

Additionally, Chevy CPO vehicles come with a free CARFAX® Vehicle History Report. The benefit of this is knowing exactly how the previous owner maintained the vehicle and whether the car endured any collision damage. So, you’ll have complete peace of mind with a CPO vehicle.

Choosing Between Used and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

Now that you know the difference between used and certified pre-owned cars, you might be feeling prepared to make your choice. On the other hand, you might be on the fence since both seem like great options. Fortunately, we can help you narrow it down.

One way to determine whether a used or CPO car is right for you is by considering your taste. Certified pre-owned cars are limited to the latest model years. The Chevrolet CPO program, for instance, only permits vehicles from the past six model years into the program.

However, this means you might not be able to choose a body style that is from 10 years ago. In this case, it will be better to scout a used car inventory.

Look at Your Options

Ready to make your choice? Whether you know you want to explore our CPO inventory or want a closer look at your options, our Baierl Chevrolet team is happy to show Wexford, Pittsburgh, and Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, buyers around our lot.

Call us today to arrange your visit!

¹ see dealer for limited warranty details