What is the Difference Between Used & Certified Pre-Owned?

If you’ve started your search for a used vehicle, you may have noticed that certain models are labeled as “certified pre-owned” or “CPO.” What makes these vehicles special, and what is the difference between used and certified pre-owned? In order to be sold as CPO, a used car must meet strict requirements for age, mileage, and condition.

What does that mean for Englewood and North Port-area car buyers? Both used and CPO vehicles offer unique advantages, and choosing the right path depends on what you need from your next vehicle as well as your buying power. Kia of Port Charlotte covers the biggest differences between CPO vs. used vehicles in the guide below.

Buying a CPO Car: What You Need to Know

You’ll find a lot of variety on the average used car lot in terms of make, model, model year, mileage, number of previous owners, mileage, and more. However, placing certain models in their own category makes it easier to find what you need! And because CPO cars come with warranty coverage from the manufacturer, you can even think of CPO vehicles as a category that’s somewhere in between new and used.

When you shop our certified pre-owned inventory, you know from the get-go that each model meets the CPO standards for its brand. Although the details vary between automakers, you can rest assured that a CPO vehicle:

• Has no more than one previous owner
• Is no more than six years old
• Has fewer than 100,000 miles

Benefits of CPO vs. Used Vehicles

What is the difference between used and certified pre-owned vehicles in terms of quality assurance? First off, you should know that every used car on our lot is hand-selected, and then carefully inspected and refurbished as needed—but the inspection that CPO vehicles must pass is far more rigorous!

CPO vehicles do cost more, but they tend to have lower mileage and be newer than ordinary used cars. They also offer special benefits that are usually reserved for new cars, like extended warranty coverage.

Compare CPO vs. Used Vehicles at Kia of Port Charlotte!

Questions about what is the difference between used and certified pre-owned vehicles? Still searching for a pre-owned Kia that meets all of your needs in Venice? Visit our Port Charlotte showroom today, and let us help you find the perfect fit! Or, go ahead and get pre-qualified for financing from home if you’re ready for the next steps.