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Article #305: What Does It Mean When A Used Car Is Certified?

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When used cars are certified, they are:i. excellent value, but they're not for
Usually eligible for special financing everyone. Check out our advice about
and an improved warranty because they buying used rental cars if you're not
have passed an inspection.ii. Less than sure.
five years old with less than 50,000 2) Remember that not all certifications
miles.iii. The certifying authority, are created equal.
which is usually the dealership, ensures Ford, Toyota, GM, BMW, and other auto
that the maintenance is up-to-date. All manufacturers have great certification
normal maintenance such as transmission programs that are superior to
flushes, oil changes, etc. are dealerships. Dealin' Dave's car lot may
completed.iv. The vehicle's wearable offer certifications that are, in
parts (brake pads, tires, etc.) must have reality, just a sales gimmick. If you
at least 50% of their life left. can, it is usually better to buy a car
A vehicle is "Certified" after all that an auto manufacturer has certified.
maintenance is done and the inspection is Finally, before you buy a certified used
completed. When used cars are car, always ask for the "vehicle
"certified," they generally have a better certification inspection" report. The
warranty and can help you qualify for inspecting mechanic fills out this
better financing rates. report, and it gives details of his/her
In most cases, certified used cars are a opinion of the various parts and
good deal, and you should buy one if you functions of the vehicle. Dealerships are
can. However, before you buy a certified required to keep these reports on file
used car there are a few things you need after they certify a vehicle, and a lot
to watch out for. of times they also have to give you a
1) Certified used cars that are under one copy when you buy the car. If the
year old are almost always used rental dealership doesn't have this report (or
cars. if they won't show it to you) go
Rental cars aren't necessarily bad: somewhere else.
they're usually well maintained and an






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