Both Certified Pre-Owned cars and used cars are types of used vehicles. While both are cheaper than new vehicles, Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles offer additional assurances, warranties, and perks that can’t be found in a standard used vehicle. If you’re looking for used cars in Silver Spring, MD, keep reading, as today, your local Mazda dealership will help you understand what type of used vehicle is right for your next purchase.
What Is the Difference Between Certified Pre-Owned and Used?
A used vehicle is simply that: a vehicle that has been used by a previous owner. The unfortunate downside of buying a used vehicle is that you sometimes take a gamble when it comes to vehicle quality. Perhaps there’s some pre-existing damage or components that will soon need to be replaced. A Certified-Pre Owned vehicle is also a used vehicle, but one that has been thoroughly inspected and reconditioned into perfect working order by genuine Mazda technicians.
For a Mazda to become Certified Pre-Owned, it must be six years old or newer and have less than 80,000 miles. It also needs to have a clean vehicle history report. If these criteria are met, the vehicle then undergoes a 160-point detailed inspection, examining all aspects of the engine, transmission, brakes, interior, exterior, and wiring, and replacing or repairing them if needed to meet our high-quality standard.
What are the Benefits of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles?
Our Certified Pre-Owned Mazdas come with numerous extended warranties and benefits that are comparable to buying a new car. Your vehicle will remain covered under any remaining time left in the 3-year/36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty before gaining another 12 months or 12,000 miles of coverage with no deductible on covered repairs. You also get a 7-year/100,000-mile CPO Limited Powertrain Warranty.
Our CPO vehicles are eligible for 24/7 Roadside Assistance for the duration of the powertrain warranty. That means you get complimentary access to jump starts, lockout assistance, flat tire changes, towing, and gas delivery. CPO vehicles also come with a three-month subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio with over 150 channels.
CPO Special Offers
If you’re currently in college, or are a recent graduate within the last 2 years, you may be eligible for competitive APRs and lease terms on a Certified Pre-Owned Mazda. We also have 0.9% APR offers for 60 months for well-qualified buyers who finance a 2024 or 2025 CPO Mazda CX-90 or CX-70.
Both used and CPO cars have strong appeal due to their lower costs. If cost is the sole determining factor in your vehicle decision, a used car may be the way to go. However, if you want the peace of mind that comes with a used vehicle that has been held to high-quality standards, buying Certified Pre-Owned is your best bet. Contact Koons Maza Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD to get help with finding the vehicle that is right for you.
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