5 Reasons Why Buying a Certified Pre-owned Vehicle is a Smart Idea

Brand-new vehicles are nice with their shiny exteriors, flawless interiors, great smell, and 0-kilometre odometers. However, they often come with a price tag that is out of reach for most buyers. Used vehicles are a great option, but buyers might be worried about their previous service and accident history. A great compromise is buying a certified pre-owned vehicle.

A certified pre-owned vehicle has undergone a rigorous inspection process and comes with several guarantees and warranties not found on regular used cars. Here are five reasons why it is a great idea to buy a certified pre-owned vehicle.

Certified Pre-Owned Inspection

Automobile manufacturers offer their own certified pre-owned programs, which lay out the guidelines that they follow to ensure every certified pre-owned vehicle is in top condition, including a rigorous inspection process. For example, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) must go through a 125-point inspection and a thorough reconditioning process using Authentic Mopar Parts by a trained and certified technician before they can be part of the certified pre-owned program. A vehicle must be in near-perfect condition to earn a certified pre-owned designation, so buyers know exactly what they are buying.

Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Once a vehicle passes this stringent certification process, which guarantees only the finest late model vehicles get certified, it is designated as certified pre-owned. As a certified pre-owned vehicle, the car then gets a new, special warranty. Depending on the manufacturer, this warranty can last from three to seven years and cover such items as the engine, transmission, suspension, braking system, electrical system, fuel system, and more. For many used vehicles, warranties do not transfer, but that is not an issue when buying a certified pre-owned car.

Value for the Money

Certified pre-owned vehicles are a great value for the money. With a few thousand kilometres on the odometer, the vehicle still performs flawlessly and looks great, but buyers can save thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars over buying a brand-new model.

No Depreciation

Depreciation is a real money loser when buying a brand-new vehicle, costing drivers up to 20% of their investment as soon as they drive off the lot. However, when a driver buys a certified pre-owned vehicle, that depreciation hit has already been taken by someone else. That's why a car even just one year old can cost significantly less than a brand-new vehicle.

More Car for the Money

Buying a certified pre-owned vehicle means that buyers can get more vehicle for their money. Instead of having to make sacrifices because of the cost of a brand-new vehicle, buyers can enjoy a higher-end car with more technology for a significantly lower up-front cost.

Warranty, Beyond Expectations.

Among its many features, our H-Promise Certified Pre-Owned Program now includes a transferable 1-Year/20,000 km Powertrain Limited Warranty.*

*Any warranty claims made during the vehicle’s original 5-year Limited Comprehensive Warranty period have no deductible. Each separate warranty claim made during the additional warranty period, after the vehicle’s original 5-year Limited Powertrain Warranty period has expired, is subject to a $100 deductible. *Some restrictions do apply, see dealer for details.

Buy With Dollars and Sense.

Enjoy preferred financing rates as low as 0.99 % on select models.

Our Inspection Makes a Point. 120 Of Them.

Long before you see your Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned vehicle for the first time, it has undergone a rigorous evaluation. In order to become certified, every Hyundai pre-owned vehicle must pass a 120 inspection point program, with minimal tolerances. That means Hyundai technicians thoroughly check over the entire vehicle from back to front, top to bottom, left to right, inside and out.

Extra Benefits.

Going beyond the expected, there are even more benefits that come with owning a Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle such as complimentary one-year 24 hour roadside assistance, first oil change no charge, and a 3 month trial subscription of Sirius XMTM Satellite Radio.

Longer Exchange Period.

If you're not satisfied with your purchase, our vehicle exchange program - one of the longest exchange periods in the industry – allows you to simply bring it back to your dealer within 30 days/2000 km and exchange it for a vehicle that fits your needs. No regrets. No doubts. No questions about it.

Buying a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle is Worth It

There are a few trade-offs when choosing a certified pre-owned vehicle compared to a brand-new car, but they are far outweighed by the benefits such as lower cost, better value, and new warranty. For those that want a vehicle