What Is Certified Pre-Owned?

As you shop for your next car, truck, or SUV, you may come across an unfamiliar label: certified pre-owned. What does it mean? At Cloninger Ford, we want to help drivers near the Salisbury and Kannapolis areas find the answer.

In many ways, certified pre-owned cars are a middle ground between buying new and used cars. Drivers near Mooresville and Lexington will find the benefits of both wrapped up in a single package. Below, see what makes these cars so appealing to many below!

CPO Cars: Quality Assurance Inspections

When you shop pre-owned cars, you can expect that the cars you’re considering have been inspected. If you choose certified pre-owned, or CPO, you’ll reap the rewards of an even more in-depth inspection. A CPO vehicle is inspected from top to bottom to certify its mechanical and appearance excellence.

All Ford Certified Pre-Owned cars, including the ones on our lot, undergo a 172-point inspection process. These inspections are carried out by certified technicians who can identify even the smallest issues with ease. They’ll use OEM parts to repair or recondition any aspect of the car that needs it.  

Factory-Backed Warranty Protection

When you shop CPO cars, always check that they’re factory-certified and not just dealer-certified. With the former, you’ll typically get warranty protection coverage at any dealer certified by the manufacturer.

These protections are a big deal! You can drive more confidently knowing that warrantable repairs will be covered, at least for a time. Count on lower repair costs when you drive a car backed by factory warranty.

With certified pre-owned Ford cars, you’ll get dual warranties: a 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty, as well as a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. Keep your car protected in more ways than one!

Even More Perks of Certified Pre-Owned

While the inspection and the warranties are the big benefits, certified cars come with many added perks. These often include:

• Free CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™
• 24-hour roadside assistance
• Special financing rates

A vehicle history report shows you how a car was kept by its previous owner. You’ll be able to see service performed at certified dealerships, odometer readings, and collision repair history. See for yourself how your car lives up to the rigorous CPO standards!

When you have a flat tire, a drained battery, or need towing services, 24-hour roadside assistance is invaluable. With fast response times and the expertise you need, you won’t be out of commission for long! You’ll enjoy all these benefits when you shop CPO cars with us.

Shop Certified Pre-Owned at Cloninger Ford

To sum it all up, certified pre-owned cars have twofold benefits. You’ll get the value of shopping used, as well as the protections and “freshness” often associated with buying new. It’s the best of both worlds.

Drivers near the Mooresville, Kannapolis, and Lexington areas can browse our inventory of Ford Certified Pre-Owned cars online or in person. If you see one you like, simply set up a test drive at Cloninger Ford, our Salisbury Ford dealer. See whether CPO is just what you’ve been missing!