What’s the Difference Between Used and CPO Models?

Most shoppers here at Wilkinson Automotive understand that buying a pre-owned vehicle is a great way to save money when purchasing a car, truck, or SUV, however there are often is a lot of confusing surrounding the difference between certified pre-owned vehicles and standard used models. How are they different? What are the perks of each?

Buying Used Models

There aren’t a lot of surprises when it comes to buying a vehicle classified as “used.” It’s a model that someone else has driven before that’s looking for a new home. It can be any age, have any number of miles on the odometer, and be presented in just about any condition, all of which determines its ultimate price.

Buying Certified Pre-Owned Models

A certified pre-owned GMC also will be a model that’s had a prior owner, but there are certain criteria it must meet to be classified as “certified.”

It must, for example, be six years old or newer, and it must have fewer than 75,000 miles on the odometer. Furthermore, it must have a clean Vehicle History Report and undergo a detailed inspection so service technicians can make any necessary repairs.

Other benefits of buying CPO GMC models is that they come with extended warranties. One is a new, longer six-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, as well as a 12-month, 12,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty.

In other words, the buyer has more protections in buying a vehicle that has had a previous owner.

Checking Out Our CPO Stock

If you’re interested in our certified pre-owned stock of GMC vehicles give us a call or stop by here at Wilkinson Automotive any time so we can show you what we have available. There are great savings available for used or CPO models; it just depends on which option works best for you and your budget!

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