If you're intending to buy a used car but want added protection on your purchase, our certified pre-owned (CPO) program could be the ideal solution. With added quality controls and warranty protections, you can get behind the wheel of a vehicle at an affordable price without having to worry about any surprises after you leave our lot. At our Huffines Plano dealership, we've got a range of cars, trucks, and crossovers in our Huffines CPO program. Our sales experts have put together this overview of some of the key advantages of choosing a CPO.
Thorough Inspection by a Professional Mechanic
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All of our CPO vehicles go through a multipoint inspection by one of our trained auto technicians to identify potential problems. For our premium-certified vehicles, we conduct a 125-point inspection, while our value-certified range includes an 80-point inspection. If any issues are discovered with the tires, engine, brakes, or other major components, we'll perform the necessary maintenance or repairs at our service center to put things right.
These inspections set our CPO vehicles apart from other used cars. If you buy a standard used car from a private seller or another dealership, you won't have the same assurance of what condition it's in. You'd have the option of paying for a professional mechanic to examine the car, but this would cost you extra. By contrast, the inspection and any repairs required are carried out on a CPO vehicle without you having to take any action.
Powertrain Warranty for Added Protection
All of our CPO vehicles benefit from a seven-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, whichever comes first. This warranty runs from the date when the CPO vehicle was first sold as a new car. For example, if you purchase a CPO vehicle that's 3 years of age, you'd have a maximum of four years left on your powertrain warranty, depending on its mileage. The warranty can come in handy if an engine component proves to be defective or a problem develops due to poor workmanship.
In addition to powertrain coverage, you can take advantage of a three-month or 3,000-mile complete care warranty. This coverage ensures that damage to parts of your vehicle or other issues that develop after your purchase can be covered. Problems may arise due to mistakes in the manufacturing process or during the labor carried out by a mechanic. Once your warranty expires, you have the option of purchasing an extended warranty for your CPO vehicle if you'd prefer to have continued protection against unexpected repair bills.
Lower Driving Mileage on the Odometer
Compared to a standard used car, CPO vehicles will generally have lower mileage on their odometers. At our Plano dealership, our CPO trucks, SUVs, and sedans have less than 75,000 miles of driving under their belts. Lower mileage makes it more likely that the car's key components will be in good condition, especially when combined with our thorough inspection process.
Fewer miles on the odometer also means that it's more likely that you can continue driving your CPO vehicle for many years to come. No matter how well you maintain a car, there's usually a point in its life where maintenance costs will rise. That's less likely to happen with a CPO vehicle with 50,000 miles behind it than it is with a standard used car that has already covered 150,000 miles before you get behind the wheel.
Full Vehicle History Details
All of our CPO vehicles come with a full CARFAX vehicle history report. These reports help you understand how well the car has been maintained, how many owners have driven it, and whether any major repairs have been carried out. With a vehicle history report, you get a better idea of the condition the vehicle is in.
Many standard used car buyers struggle to get a similarly thorough picture of the car they're buying. This can become problematic if they're unaware of a significant issue with the vehicle that only makes itself felt after the purchase is complete. In the worst-case scenario, they can find themselves on the hook for a repair bill resulting from a problem that was already present while the previous owner was driving the car.
After you review your chosen CPO vehicle's history report, we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. You can also talk to our service team to get further details about any work they may have carried out on the car.
Explore the CPO Range at Huffines Plano
If we've convinced you of the benefits of shopping for a CPO vehicle, you've got plenty of options for searching through our diverse selection of cars, minivans, and trucks. You can browse by model and make, including by checking out our Chrysler pre-owned program. Alternatively, our search tool allows you to filter results by vehicle price and other important interior and exterior features. If you prefer conducting your search in person, you can drop by our Plano dealership and get assistance from one of our professional sales agents.
We can help you complete the purchase of a CPO truck or SUV with our wide variety of auto financing options. Our finance department has an online application form that's easy for you to fill out in a few minutes. Once we get your details, one of our experts can get to work arranging your CPO financing plan. If you'd like to raise some additional cash to put toward your purchase, our vehicle trade-in program offers a straightforward way for you to sell us your existing car and put the cost toward a down payment.
Now that you know a little more about the benefits of CPO cars and how we can help you buy one, we hope to see you at our Plano dealership soon. Whether you'd like some help finding your perfect CPO car or a financing deal, don't hesitate to contact us today. We'd also be more than happy to arrange a test drive for you near Dallas so you can get a feel for the car you're buying before you make the purchase. The Huffines Plano team is looking forward to making your next vehicle search your easiest one yet.