What Does Certified Pre-owned Mean?

What Does Certified Pre-owned Mean?

A certified pre-owned vehicle, also known as a CPO vehicle, is a used car that has gone through a full inspection that looks at all of the vehicle’s major systems. The used car must pass the inspection set out by the manufacturer or the dealership that backs the CPO program in order to become a certified pre-owned vehicle. In most cases, the company has their own trained technicians or mechanics that complete all of their CPO-related inspections. This is what makes a CPO vehicle different from any other used car; they undergo thorough assessments that may not have been completed on other used vehicles. These inspections then allow the company to give you special perks on their certified pre-owned cars that they wouldn’t necessarily give on their other used vehicles.

The company certifying the vehicle usually sets out the model year and mileage limits to ensure that the car is a good candidate for their program. They check the vehicle history report to make sure the car hasn’t been in any major accidents and check all available service history reports to make sure that the previous owner maintained the car well. Then, trained technicians check all the major systems of the vehicle to make sure the car is still in great condition. This includes the vehicle’s brakes, engine and powertrain, steering and suspension, tires, wheels, and exhaust system. With many CPO programs, the technician will fix or replace any parts that don’t meet their standards. By doing this, it allows the company to give special benefits to certified used vehicles over ones that aren’t certified.

Honda Certified Used Vehicle Program

Our Honda Certified Used Vehicles (HCUVs) are certified based on the standards Honda Canada sets. They have specific model year and mileage restrictions and have Honda-Certified Technicians do 100-point inspections before a vehicle can be certified. The technician checks all major systems and replaces any parts that aren’t up to standard with Genuine Honda Parts. This includes the vehicle’s brakes, engine and powertrain, steering and suspension, tires, wheels, and exhaust system.

When you buy a Honda Certified Used Vehicle, Honda also includes:

  • 6-year or 120 000 km (whichever comes first) Transferable Powertrain Warranty
  • CarProof Vehicle History Report (including the vehicle’s previous owners and accident history)
  • Warranty and Service Records
  • 7-day or 1000 km (whichever comes first) Exchange Privilege
  • Membership to Honda’s Owner’s Website
  • Special Financing Options and Terms Through Honda Financial Services

Honda Certified Used Vehicles are a great alternative to buying a regular pre-owned vehicle. The car’s guaranteed to be reliable and you’re getting the perks of buying a new vehicle for the price of a used one.

Buying a CPO vehicle is a great alternative to buying a new or used car. They are generally less expensive than new vehicles and can mean peace of mind for you. You can be confident that you’re purchasing a reliable used vehicle and also get the additional benefits that come with purchasing a vehicle that’s part of a Certified Pre-Owned program.

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