At your Detroit-area Chevrolet dealership, choosing a Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is a great way to have a stress-free experience when buying used. But what should you be checking for when performing your own inspection of a Chevy CPO car you are looking to buy? Here is a brief overview to guide you.
Look Over the Inspection Report and Maintenance History
All Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned cars must pass our 172-point vehicle inspection. This inspection ensures that the Chevy CPO car does not have existing mechanical problems.
During a Chevy CPO inspection, you’ll want to ask to go over the inspection checklist, if there is a CARFAX® vehicle history report, and what maintenance has been performed. All these details will make you well-informed on the vehicle’s condition and history.
Know Who Certified the Chevy CPO Vehicle in Question
A CPO, or Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, is one of the best options for those who want to purchase a reliable used car. But there are a lot of used car sellers that may throw the term “CPO” around lightly. Genuine Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned vehicles need to meet strict requirements to guarantee that they’ll live up to your expectations.
You’ll know that a car has been certified by a dealership when the manufacturer–not a third party– stands behind the certification process. Don’t be shy in asking your Detroit Chevy dealer for official documentation in full. Only dealerships, like James Martin Chevrolet, are able to sell manufacturer CPO vehicles.
Now that you know what to look for when inspecting a Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, shopping for a new car can be less overwhelming! James Martin Chevrolet puts any car looking to be classified as Certified Pre-Owned through a series of tests and inspections to ensure we stand behind your vehicle and that your Certified Pre-Owned Chevrolet will thrive for years to come.
