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

A certified pre-owned (CPO) car belongs to a special group within the broader category of pre-owned cars—and if you’ve poked around our pre-owned inventory, you may CPO vehicles tend to cost more than regular pre-owned cars. So, what is the difference between pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicles?

CPO vehicles must meet certain criteria for low mileage and like-new condition, and must then pass a multi-point inspection at a certified Mercedes-Benz dealership. Along with these assurances, they also come with unique perks like manufacturer-provided warranty coverage. Still not sure which is the right choice for you in West Bloomfield? In this guide, we’ll dive into the difference between pre-owned and certified pre-owned cars so that you can buy with confidence.

Pre-Owned Cars: What You Need to Know

• Our pre-owned cars vary widely in terms of make, model, model-year, mileage, and more.
• Looking for a car you’ll just drive occasionally for short trips around Southfield? Buying pre-owned is the best way to score an amazing deal!
• If a pre-owned car has been properly maintained and has never been in a collision, there’s no reason it can’t drive reliably for 200,000 miles or more.
• We’re happy to provide a Vehicle History Report for any of the pre-owned models in our inventory.
• If you notice that a pre-owned car has some issues that will need taking care of, be sure to factor the cost of repairs into your budget.
• OEMs don’t require that pre-owned cars be inspected, but we hand-select our pre-owned models and inspect each one before offering it for sale.

CPO Cars: What You Need to Know

• Buying a pre-owned car can be confusing, and it’s not always easy to know what to ask. CPO vehicles eliminate the element of uncertainty.
• Buying CPO is a smart move if you need a car that you can depend on for frequent long trips in the years to come, but you’d rather pay less than the new car sticker price.
• CPO cars are the gold standard for pre-owned cars. If you want to shop only the pre-owned cars that are in perfect condition, start with CPO!
• Although CPO cars cost more than standard pre-owned vehicles, they’re still significantly less than new cars. That’s because cars depreciate rapidly for the first few years that they’re driven.
• CPO qualifications are set by the manufacturer, but most require that CPO vehicles be no more than five to six years old and have between 80,000 and 100,000 miles on the odometer.
• CPO cars are covered by the remainder of the original limited warranty, after which a CPO warranty term will kick in.

Shop for Pre-Owned Vehicles at Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills

If you have any further questions about what the difference between pre-owned and certified pre-owned cars will mean once you’re out on the road in Birmingham, we’re happy to help! Explore our CPO and pre-owned inventories online, and then let us know when you’re ready to get behind the wheel at our showroom here in Bloomfield Hills.