What Does Certified Pre-Owned Mean?

What does certified pre-owned mean? What is the CPO meaning? How does it affect your car purchasing decision? CPO is an abbreviation for “certified pre-owned”, a category of vehicles that combines the high quality and condition of our new models with the reduced price point of our used models, so you can take advantage of both categories. Find out more about certified pre-owned vehicles and why they might be the perfect purchase for you below, and as always, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sunshine Chevrolet, LLC if you have any other questions along the way!

CPO Vehicles at Sunshine Chevrolet, LLC

A certified pre-owned vehicle is any pre-owned model that fits a series of requirements that distinguish it in quality from regular used vehicles. Not just any Chevrolet vehicle can become certified pre-owned–to qualify for our CPO program, as these used cars are held to strict criteria. What does “certified pre-owned” mean when it comes to the used models on our Arden lot?

• Model Year: Each car must be a newer model year. For Chevrolet, the requirement is 6 years old or newer. 
• Miles: Each car must have fewer miles on the odometer. For Chevrolet, the requirement is 75,000 miles or fewer.
• Vehicle History Report: Each car must have a thorough and satisfactory vehicle history report, proving that the recommended maintenance schedule in the owner’s manual was followed.
• Inspection: A Chevrolet-certified dealership must perform a multi-point inspection for safety. For Sunshine Chevrolet, LLC, it is a172-point inspection, which involves checking internal components for quality assurance and a road test.

Advantages of Certified Pre-Owned Cars

Knowing the meaning of CPO is important but it’s also important to understand what benefits come with purchasing this type of vehicle before you commit to driving these models off our lot. If you’re looking for a like-new car but are hesitant about buying a previously driven vehicle, a CPO vehicle might be the best choice for you: 

• A certified pre-owned warranty from Chevrolet comes with extended powertrain limited warranty, extended bumper-to-bumper limited warranty to protect your investment.
• You can buy with confidence knowing that your vehicle has been inspected from top to bottom by a certified service expert. 

Browse Our CPO Inventory at Sunshine Chevrolet, LLC in Arden

If you’re curious as to why so many Arden customers are shopping from our CPO inventory, then you ought to come visit us at Sunshine Chevrolet, LLC to find out for yourself. We’re eager to host you at our premier CPO dealership and clear up any other questions you may have about what certified pre-owned means for you and your wallet!