What Does Certified Pre-Owned Mean?

What does certified pre-owned mean? The meaning of certified pre-owned, (or CPO for short) is a class of pre-owned vehicles that are backed by some type of warranty coverage on top of any outstanding new vehicle limited warranty coverage remaining at the time they are purchased. 

Cheaper than new vehicles, but providing additional peace-of-mind compared to true used vehicles, CPO vehicles make for a fantastic financial choice. Most manufacturer-certified vehicles also are backed by roadside assistance coverage, a vehicle history report, and must undergo rigorous inspection before being certified. Read on or contact Nyle Maxwell GMC to learn more!

GMC CPO Trucks & SUVs

What’s the CPO meaning for GMC? New GMC models are your premier “professional-grade” trucks and SUVs on Cedar Park and Austin streets. So it stands that certified pre-owned GMC vehicles offer the same predictable quality and professionalism, but for less! Not just any GMC can become certified pre-owned. What does “certified pre-owned” mean when it comes to GMC models? Here’s a checklist:

• Inspection: A GMC-certified dealership must make sure that any GMC up for certification undergoes a comprehensive 172-point quality-assurance inspection. 
• Model Year: Each certified pre-owned GMC must be within six years of age or newer. No exceptions.
• Mileage: Each certified pre-owned GMC must have no more than 75,000 miles on the odometer. No exceptions.
• Vehicle History Report: Each certified pre-owned GMC must be sold with a vehicle history report, proving that the recommended maintenance schedule in the owner’s manual was followed by previous owners.

Benefits of Certified Pre-Owned Cars

Nervous about buying a used car but not sure you want to shell out the money to buy a brand-new vehicle? Buying one of the certified pre-owned vehicles for sale at Nyle Maxwell GMC is a great middle-way between buying new and used! Here are some added benefits:

• Your vehicle will have been thoroughly inspected by a qualified GMC certified expert. 
• You’ll be protected from maintenance debacles and repair worst-case scenarios thanks to comprehensive powertrain and bumper-to-bumper coverage. See dealer for details.
• A certified pre-owned warranty from GMC is reconditioned to factory standard prior to sale to make sure it’s truly “professional-grade” in every sense.

Used vs. Certified Pre-Owned vs. New Vehicles

Why buy certified pre-owned vs. new or used? Here are the main advantages to each car buying option we offer at Nyle Maxwell GMC, stacked side-by-side for easy comparison:

• Used Vehicles: Usually cost the least out of used vs. certified pre-owned or new vehicles. They’re available with the broadest selection of mileage, age, features, and price.
• Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles: Cheaper than buying new but less risky than buying used, thanks to rigorous quality-assurance standards and warranty coverage.
• New Vehicles: Provide all the latest safety features & technological amenities, not to mention the latest design, for a premium price. They’re more often leased than used or CPO vehicles. 

Browse Our CPO GMC Vehicles

We hope we’ve taught you more about the CPO meaning for GMC, specifically, as well as answered the question “what does certified pre-owned mean?”. If, however, you still have additional questions about the GMC certified pre-owned program or our CPO inventory, we invite you to give us a call or stop by our Round Rock location when safe and convenient to experience a CPO GMC truck or SUV for yourself. Don’t forget to browse our current certified pre-owned specials from your home in Pflugerville before you stop in.