Cars Certified Pre Owned Buyers Eslpod Buying Mechanical Cn

Buying a used car can be a "gamble" (something that is risky and may or may not be successful), as the buyer never knows the car's "maintenance history" (how well something has been cared for). Some buyers "minimize" (reduce) the risk by "opting" (choosing) to buy a "certified pre-owned car" from a dealership.

Dealerships can "inspect" (review carefully) used cars and make small "repairs" (fixes) as needed to "ensure" (make sure) that they are safe and "reliable" (work as expected, without failing). Used cars that meet their "standards" (minimum qualifications or requirements) are then certified and buyers can "take comfort" (feel confident) when buying a "pre-owned" (previously owned; used) car.

Not all cars are "eligible" (able to participate in) for certified pre-owned car programs. They normally have to be of a certain "make" (manufacturer) and the "model" (type of car) cannot be more than a few years old. Their odometer "readings" (the number shown on the instrument) cannot be greater than some defined maximum value.

The dealers have to invest some money in the inspection process and repairs, so certified pre-owned cars "tend to" (usually) cost a little more than non-certified used cars. But many buyers believe the "premium" (additional amount paid) is "worthwhile" (important to have and okay to pay extra for) as they know the cars are less likely to "break down" (have mechanical problems). Many of the certified pre-owned cars have a "warranty program" so that certain types of mechanical problems are "covered" (included free of charge) for a period of time after the sale.