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Used vs Certified Pre-Owned


Used vs Certified Pre-Owned  

When you’ve decided to purchase a pre-owned vehicle, you’ll want to start with some research. In your research, you might come across a type of pre-owned vehicle called a Certified Pre-Owned car. Drivers from around the Shillington, Reading, and Lancaster, PA, areas might not be sure of the difference between a used or certified pre-owned vehicle.

Our team at Geoff Penske Buick GMC is here to help explain the differences between a traditional used vehicle and vehicles part of the CPO (certified pre-owned) category. Read on to learn more!

What Is a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle?


CPO 2019 GMC Yukon White

As many people know, a typical used vehicle is driven by a previous owner before and is now for sale again.

A certified pre-owned vehicle is also a vehicle with previous owners but meets specific criteria set out by the manufacturer. These vehicles are often low mileage, accident-free, and put through a thorough inspection before qualifying for this title.

GMC vehicles must be less than six model years old, have no more than 75,000 miles on the odometer, and pass a 172-point inspection. On top of all that, the vehicle must have a clean title too. All safety recalls are completed, and the car has been reconditioned to take care of any repairs.

What Benefits Come with a CPO Car?


Used vs Certified Pre-Owned

Unlike traditional used vehicles, CPO cars come with some benefits when you purchase them. They are a bit more expensive. The perks can make it worth it for some drivers.

Our CPO vehicles come with factory-backed warranties, including a 6-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty.

Every vehicle needs routine maintenance, and to help with that, GMC CPO vehicles include a scheduled maintenance program. This program lasts for two years and includes things like oil changes, tire rotations, and inspections.

Are you interested in OnStar Services? For three months, you can enjoy a trial of the OnStar Safety and Security plan to see if this service is for you.

Our Pre-Owned Inventory


Used vs Certified Pre-Owned

If a used car or a CPO vehicle seems up your alley, our dealership has a robust inventory of both. Feel free to come down and take a look or start your search online. Our website has an updated inventory that can help you narrow down your options before coming in for a test drive.

Our website allows you to search through our inventory by whatever features you want in your vehicle, including fuel type, drivetrain, and year.

Many of our used vehicles, including CPO cars, have vehicle history reports you can check out to learn more about the vehicle’s history. Our vehicle pages give you additional information on any vehicle you’re interested in, including photos, specs, and more.

Get Behind the Wheel of a Used or Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

Now that you know a little bit more about the differences between traditional used vehicles and certified pre-owned ones, are you ready to find your next ride? Our team at Geoff Penske Buick GMC is excited to work with drivers from Shillington, Reading, and Lancaster, PA, and help them find the pre-owned vehicle that meets their needs.

Feel free to reach out with any questions you have and give our inventory a look online. Contact us today!

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Geoff Penske Buick GMC

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