| Certified pre-owned, or CPO, vehicles seem to be | | | | much more limited certification and no backing |
| the in thing in the automobile market. This is | | | | from the manufacturer." |
| according to the statistics and data from a | | | | CPO vehicles are plenty in the market. If you are |
| survey done by is actually one of the largest | | | | one of those people looking forward to own a |
| sources of automotive information on the | | | | CPO vehicle, it is essential that you bring with you |
| Internet. | | | | some tips on how to look for the best kind of |
| The respondents of the mentioned survey were | | | | CPO car. Just remember that it is just like looking |
| out shopping for vehicles - new and used. And | | | | for the best kind of Lincoln Mark VII performance |
| almost eighty five percent of the lot disclosed | | | | parts for your vehicle. |
| that they actually considered or would even | | | | Research would help you out best. It gives you |
| consider buying a CPO vehicle for themselves. | | | | the confidence to ask more questions for you |
| However, among these respondents, some were | | | | know what you are looking for and the whole |
| honest enough to say that they did not know the | | | | process of CPO vehicles. Try looking into the |
| difference between a manufacturer program and | | | | difference between each manufacturer's CPO |
| an independent certified pre-owned program. | | | | programs. You see, each auto manufacturer has |
| Philip Reed, the Consumer Advice editor for | | | | a different program. The warranties also do vary |
| Edmunds.com, explains, "There is an important | | | | so try to compare and contrast such programs. |
| distinction: a factory-certified vehicle is backed by | | | | Be aware of what the warranty states. Know |
| the manufacturer and provides consumers with | | | | just how long your CPO vehicle is included and |
| the option of servicing their vehicle at any of the | | | | also do review everything that the warranty |
| franchise's dealerships. We do not recommend | | | | states. Remember, the warranty serves as your |
| dealer-certified cars because they typically offer a | | | | contract between you and the auto maker. |