Continuing with Abner Auto’s query from last week and regarding certified preowned cars and those with a factory warranty, let’s first discuss the former (CPO) vehicles.
Pro: Backed by the automaker that built the car, we don’t need to worry about dealer promises or those from a third-party warranty company. In fact, even if something were to occur on a road trip, all the owner needs to do is limp into any of the brand’s franchised new car dealers.
Thoroughly inspected before any used car can be labeled a CPO, the vehicles will be painstakingly reconditioned along the way, according to the specifications in the dealer’s checklist.
Ellen Phillips Extra perks come with most certified preowned cars, such as roadside assistance, travel interruption insurance, travel concierge service, and dealer loaner cars for when your vehicle is being serviced. A few programs include periodic maintenance, such as brake pads and oil changes, though these aren’t common.
CPO warranties are usually comprehensive with the original bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage.