What Does Certified Pre-Owned Mean?

“Certified” is more than a description of a vehicle that looks clean or has low mileage.

Qualifying Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Certified Pre-Owned vehicles have to meet program requirements and go through a 125-point inspection and reconditioning process before earning certification. The inspection covers areas ranging from the powertrain and mechanical components to the vehicle’s interior, exterior, maintenance condition, and overall appearance.

That gives you more information about what you’re buying before you take it home.

Certified vehicles also come with manufacturer-backed coverage. Vehicles certified under the CPOV tier include a 7-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty and 3-month/3,000-mile Extended Care Premium Limited Warranty, along with roadside assistance and a CARFAX Vehicle History Report. Other certification tiers have different coverage. Warranty periods have specific starting points, eligibility requirements, deductibles, and other terms, so we can go over the coverage on the individual vehicle with you before you buy.

Certified Pre-Owned vs. Regular Used

Both can be good ways to buy a vehicle. They simply appeal to different shoppers.

Our used inventory includes vehicles from a variety of manufacturers, model years, mileage ranges, and price points. That gives you a lot of flexibility if your biggest priorities are budget, a certain feature, or finding the right vehicle regardless of brand.

Certified Pre-Owned narrows things down to vehicles that qualify for the manufacturer’s certification program.

For some shoppers, the additional inspection and warranty coverage are worth putting a CPO vehicle near the top of the list. Others may find a regular used vehicle that suits them perfectly.

There’s no reason to decide which route you want before you start shopping. Compare both.

Used Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler Vehicles

One advantage of shopping our certified selection is that you may find vehicles you already know you like, only with some miles on them and a different price than their brand-new counterparts.

A Certified Pre-Owned Ram can make sense if you need a truck for towing, projects, or everyday use and want the added benefits of certification. A Grand Cherokee or Wrangler may appeal to someone looking for a Jeep without starting with a new-model price. Depending on what comes into inventory, you may also find certified Dodge or Chrysler vehicles.

What we have changes regularly. Rather than listing models here that may be gone by the time you visit, our Certified Pre-Owned inventory will give you the current picture.

If there’s a particular model, trim, mileage range, or price you’re looking for, let us know. We can help you see what matches.

Financing a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

You can finance a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle just as you would another qualifying vehicle from our dealership.

Our finance department can help you look at available loan options based on the vehicle you choose and your application.

Sometimes a shopper comes in comparing a lower-priced used vehicle against a newer CPO option. That’s a useful comparison to make with the full numbers in front of you. Purchase price matters, but so do your down payment, trade value, loan terms, and the coverage included with the vehicle.

If you want to get that part started from home, you can apply for financing online.

Trading In Your Current Vehicle

Already have something in the driveway you plan to replace?

You can use our trade appraisal page to start the process before coming to Columbiana.

The value of a trade depends on the vehicle itself — mileage, condition, equipment, current market demand, and other factors all come into play. Once we have the vehicle here, we can take a closer look and work its value into the purchase if you decide to move forward.

That can make comparing vehicles easier because you’re looking at the whole transaction rather than just the number on the window.

Why Shop Certified Pre-Owned in Columbiana?

Sometimes the easiest way to find the right used vehicle is simply to shop closer to home.

We’re right here in Columbiana, with Salem, East Palestine, Lisbon, Leetonia, and New Waterford all nearby. You can browse online first, come see the vehicle in person, and take the time to actually look it over and drive it.

Our dealership also has service and parts departments on-site, so if the vehicle is going to need maintenance down the road, that support is right here too.

If the vehicle is going to be part of your life for the next several years, being able to come back to a familiar place for maintenance isn’t a bad thing either.