Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)

Because of all the benefits they bring, certified pre-owned vehicles are some of the most sought-after used cars out there. However, those benefits are not uniform across every brand. We've taken a look at individual programs to determine which provide CPO benefits that really stand out.

A certified pre-owned car's perceived quality often brings a set of higher expectations from buyers. Here are a few examples of when a CPO car didn't quite live up to the promised "like new" status. And we have some tips on how to resolve these issues.

Adding an extended warranty to a used car can be a less expensive alternative to buying a certified pre-owned vehicle, but it could end up complicating things if you aren't careful. Here are a few things to keep in mind when comparing the two.