As far as a dictionary is concerned, secondhand, previously owned, used or pre-driven all mean pretty much the same thing when applied to an automobile. I.E. that at least one person has owned that particular vehicle that might be currently up for sale. Theoretically, there could have been any number of previous owners or the past owner might have been a car hire or rental company – even a taxi company or police department. However, it is not just a case of semantics when we add the word “certified” to “pre-owned”.
What’s So Special About Certified Pre-Owned Cars In Palos Hills?
The big thing is that, when you purchase one of them you get several valuable benefits. Buying any previously owned and driven vehicle is going to entail an element of risk and, by and large, it is a case of “buyer beware”. Our Federal Trade Commission suggests that we look into the seller’s reputation and obtain a vehicle history report before buying a secondhand vehicle. However, what little legislation that there is does not demand that the vehicle seller provide such information.
Consumer protection comes more from certification programs (CPO’s) first introduced by Mercedes and Lexus in the 1990’s. Today, certification might be carried out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s authorized dealer, or independent authorities. Such vehicles are generally less than five years old with less than 80,000 miles on the clock but they will all have been inspected, detailed and repaired or refurbished as necessary prior to certification. Additionally, the buyer will get a seller’s warranty plus some other benefits such as special financing terms. Often Certified Pre-owned Cars for Palos Hills will carry a higher price than an uncertified vehicle but the buyer is getting much improved peace of mind over the risk of additional costs soon after purchase.
