(NAPSA)—Car buyers no longer have to choose between buying a new caror a used one. What does certification mean and whatdoes it cover? Get the details, and if you don’t conscious drivers. tification mean that parts that understand something, ask more questions. For example, does cer- ‘A new category is attracting the attention of cost- and qualityThat category is certified pre- owned and it offers several bene- fits. Buyers don’t have to spend top dollar to get the cars they long for but, on the other hand, they don’t face manyof the risks associated with buying a usedcar. A manufacturer’s certified vehicle Program can be used across the country and won’t leave you Certified pre-owned programs stranded if your dealership shuts down. example, not all pre-owned the vehicle is certified by the don’t just take any car. For Lexus vehicles are worthy of the Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) designation. If a model is older than manufacturer rather than the 70,000 miles, it’s immediately rejected. are more reliable, as they tend dealer. According to Edmunds.com, six years or driven for more than manufacturer-certified programs Every vehicle in the program to go through more rigorous testing. must pass a comprehensive 161point inspection by a Lexustrained technician. were used for any necessary mechanical repairs are warranted by the manufacturer? * Whencan you takeit for a spin? Even though the car has been repaired by a factory technician, take it for a test-drive and give it the once-over. Dothe doors open easily? Does the paint match? Check for the VIN number. What's the price? Before you buy, go online to a recognized site such as Edmunds.com or Kelley Blue Book and see whatthe certi- fied pre-owned price should be. Then you havea ballpark figure to you are entitled to a Carfax discuss. vehicle history report. This can What are you getting for the help both you and the dealer price? Under pre-owned certifica- If any discovered flaws cannot identify potential problems that tion programs, you may get the be repaired to the manufacturer's might otherwise be difficult to same kind of warranty and extras standards, the vehicle won't be detect. that you get with a new car. The certified. * that you receive 24-hour Lexus CPO program, for example, Because each vehicle is recon- ditioned and inspected, Lexus offers a three-year-from-the-date- of-purchase or 100,000-total-vehi- roadside assistance, trip interrup- entitles you to 24-hour roadside amenities. age and dealership amenities. In tion coverage and dealership A strict certification process assistance, trip interruption cover- addition, the vehicle’s first basic ser- cle-mile limited warranty, which- can eliminate manyof the risks vice is complimentary and a loaner in the purchaseprice. If you are considering buying a certified pre-owned vehicle, you owned vehicles. repairs. For more information, visit ever occurs first. This is included may wantto be sure: associated with financing pre- Before you make a decision, ask yourself the following questions: vehidewill be provided for qualified www-.lexus.com/cpo or see your Lexus CPO dealerfor details.
