Everything you need to know about Certified Pre-Owned Cars

When it is time to shop for a new car you might be considering purchasing a used one. Reliability has come a long way with better materials and quality control extending the usable life of vehicles without the need for major repairs. With the added savings of not having to take a huge depreciation hit with buying “brand new”, a gently used car is a very attractive proposition to a wide spectrum of buyers. However, the images of buying a used car conjure up images of pushy salespeople and cars with hidden problems turning into money pits. Fortunately, there is an alternative that offers prospective buyers significant savings with peace of mind, the best of both worlds.

What is meant by certified pre-owned (CPO)?

Certified pre-owned cars (also referred to as CPO) are gently used vehicles sold by dealerships with limited age and miles. They have undergone a thorough manufacturer-backed inspection and appropriate reconditioning where applicable. Most are sold with a manufacturer-backed warranty and benefits like free routine maintenance for an initial period of time. They are usually well maintained and have already taken the depreciation hit that most cars have during their first year of use. Manufacturer-backed CPO programs are only provided for cars with low mileage and a recent model year. Not every car traded into a car dealership, returned from a lease, or purchased at auction will meet the rigorous standards that manufacturers demand of CPO vehicles. Many of our certified used cars that you will find on our lot won’t be anywhere near their mileage limits, as they’ll be lease returns that are two or three years old with fewer than 36,000 miles on the odometer. Our lease terms require vehicles to be well-maintained without significant modifications or damage which makes them excellent candidates for inclusion in our CPO program.

What are the advantages of buying a CPO car

To qualify for our CPO program a car’s records should be clear from significant collisions and have a clear history. Our CPO programs exclude vehicles that have had a major body or frame damage. Mercedes-Benz has additional checks in place to ensure any car we dealers certify meets high standards which our customers have come to expect and depend on. However records are not always perfect, so a full vehicle history report is usually available upon request during the sales process. You may still want to have the car checked out by an independent mechanic who is familiar with the brand, especially relevant to luxury brands and imports. Since our CPO cars are typically protected by extended warranties, we are keen to ensure that everything is in proper working order before putting them up for sale. A lot of dealerships tout their multi-point inspections but it’s important to understand what that really means. Our knowledgeable MB manhattan sales representatives are happy to share the details of everything we inspect and certify to give you 100% peace of mind. The inspection report is available upon request and covers everything which is checked as well as any red flags which have not been addressed.

Not all CPO programs are created equal. We at Mercedes-Benz Manhattan offer one of the best bumper-to-bumper warranties, just like you get with a new car from us, as well as additional powertrain warranties that extend coverage. Our warranties offer buyers a high degree of certainty about their total cost of ownership during the years that the car is covered, knowing that unexpected repair costs won’t surprise them.

Why Certified Pre-Owned from Mercedes-Benz Manhattan?

Every Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) vehicle is covered by the MBCPO Limited Warranty1, which runs for 1 Year with Unlimited Mileage, and any remainder of the vehicle’s original 4 Years/50,000 miles Mercedes-Benz New Vehicle Warranty. We know unforeseen bumps in the road can happen, which is why we also offer a Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Extended Limited Warranty program to help cover you once your MBCPO Limited Warranty expires. The Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Extended Limited Warranty offers affordable additional coverage for 1 Year/Unlimited Mileage or 2 Years/Unlimited Mileage, helping you get the most out of your MBCPO.