Why Certified Used Cars from Orange County Car Dealerships Are Worth It

1. June 20, 2017 Why Certified Used Cars from Orange County Car Dealerships Are Worth It Not surprisingly, the supply of five-year-old vehicles climbed by 13% last year. This jump is commonly precipitated by the termination of car leases, to the tune of 33% over the same year. Such lease expirations simply put more used cars on the market, including “certified pre- owned” or CPO vehicles, the product of car company leases. Page | 1

2. This greater supply of used vehicles equates to more competitive prices that certainly benefit pre-owned car buyers. If you've ever thought about buying a CPO car, now is the perfect time to act on your inclination. If you need some encouragement because of the higher price of CPO vehicles, following are three basic justifications for paying a little bit more, as cited by Orange County car dealerships. CPO Warranty Unlike used cars which may or may not be able to transfer an existing warranty to you, CPO automobiles continue their warranty. The Toyota CPO program, for instance, carries a 12- month or 12,000-mile comprehensive warranty, whichever comes first. It includes repairs and replacement of defective components subjected to normal use. Furthermore, it carries a seven- year or 100,000-mile warranty (whichever comes first) on powertrains. Likewise, extended warranty coverage is also transferable for the aforementioned warranties at no added cost when the car is resold. Clearly, when you buy a CPO car, you’re purchasing peace of mind and assurance because of the continuing warranties. Quality Inspection A private used car seller lacks the quality inspection received by its CPO counterpart. A CPO car carries a little higher price tag precisely because it received a systematic quality assurance inspection. This process identifies minor or emerging problems that may require repair from the manufacturing company. Another critical measure—reconditioning the car to manufacturing standards—follows the quality inspection and is performed by factory-trained technicians. Quality inspection and reconditioning save you money. You don’t need to spend $100 or more for a mechanic to check the quality of a CPO car after it already passes these rigorous Page | 2

3. standards. Additionally, because the car’s problems are already resolved, you don’t have to stress over paying for them later. Free History Report Many CPO cars also offer free history reports. Toyota offers a CARFAX® vehicle history report at no cost. Through this report, you learn how and where the car has been previously used, as well as whether it has been flooded or involved in accidents. A vehicle that’s been through these natural and manmade-disasters would otherwise cost you $30-$40 for a heads-up by an inspector. Moreover, many companies take extra measures to sell a decent-working CPO vehicle to reinforce their reputations. They verify the history of these cars to help you receive value for your money. All things considered, a CPO car means added assurance and convenience for used car buyers— assurance in that a warranty is still effective and convenience in the fact that an inspection and verifiable repairs are already performed without paying outside of the purchase price. You basically are paying for a sure deal when going CPO. Visit Orange County car dealerships to learn more about CPO vehicles and their financing arrangements. About Toyota of Orange: As one of the top Orange County car dealerships, we sell a wide variety of certified pre-owned cars that are quality inspected and conditioned to meet high manufacturing standards. We also have an expert finance team which can get different kinds of credit approved, whether you have bad or good credit. Sources: “Certification,” ToyotaCertified.com “Certified Pre-Owned: Do or Don’t?” HuffingtonPost.com Page | 3