Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used Cars: What's the Difference?

All certified pre-owned vehicles are used, but not all used vehicles are CPO. What does CPO mean? “Certified pre-owned” is a distinction given to used cars that pass an automaker’s quality assessments. Regular used cars are just that; they usually aren’t as thoroughly inspected as CPO cars, and they don’t offer the same perks and privileges. This begs the question, “When comparing certified pre-owned vs. used, which is better?” Here are just a few highlights to showcase the differences between these two types of pre-owned vehicles:

• You can buy a used car from private seller in Eastvale or Rancho Cucamonga; CPO models are only available at authorized dealerships.
• Buying CPO is usually slightly more expensive than buying used because you’re getting a late-model vehicle that’s inspected and warranty-covered.
• Unlike used, CPO cars often come with extras like roadside assistance.

Our certified pre-owned vs. used cars comparison below will go into greater detail and discuss some of their finer points of differentiation.

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