When hearing the word “used” or “pre-owned” many people think of “less-than-the-best”. Actually, used cars are just as, and sometimes even more, reliable than new cars. Used cars are heavily looked at by dealers to make sure that they are selling you something that they are proud to sell. Honestly, if the vehicle isn’t up-to-par, dealerships will not sell it, to avoid any settlements they may have to make for selling a sub-par vehicle without your knowledge. Used cars are cheaper than new cars, which means that if you want that killer off-road package, you will need to save up less money to get it. Cars are beginning to last longer and longer, which means that a used car no longer means a junk-pile car. With this in mind, let’s look at certified pre-owned vehicles and what it means.
Certified Pre-Owned
What does this even mean? It means that all used cars are looked at thoroughly by expert technicians and mechanics before they are resold to the public. These cars have been inspected fully, refurbished, and marked certified by the manufacturer or dealer selling it. Certified Pre-Owned used cars meet the original requirements of the vehicle to be sold. You will always know that these vehicles have been inspected to perform at their highest quality and are worth buying.
Condition of Used Vehicles
Cars are built to last 100,000 miles so you don’t have to worry about those 30,000 miles the previous owner put on the vehicle. After used cars have gone through inspection, manufacturers and dealers know that current and, foreseeable, future issues with the vehicle have been fixed. Many used vehicles come in a like-new condition because it was traded in for nothing other than the fact that the previous owner wanted a new vehicle. The reliability of certification programs can be a dependable factor when buying a used vehicle. Even looking online at the vehicle before stepping foot on the lot can give you an idea of what you’re in for before buying. The peace of mind given from these certification programs can help you feel comfortable about the condition of a used vehicle.
So, Is It Worth It?
Remember that a dealership will never sell you a vehicle that they know has problems, because of liability factors. When shopping for a used vehicle from a dealership, you can be comfortable in the fact that if it has passed the rigorous process of certification, your vehicle is exactly how they say it is. If you’re looking for used or pre-owned cars in the Shorewood, IL area, give Ron Tirapelli Ford a try, as their used vehicles are all certified pre-owned.
