Luckily savvy car shoppers can have the best of both worlds thanks to certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles. What is a certified pre-owned vehicle and is it a good idea to buy one? We have the answers.

What does CPO mean? A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty. While dealers and third parties certify cars ...

Certified pre-owned programs have offered a premium echelon in the used-car market since their emergence in the 1990s. CPO cars, as they’re called, get multipoint inspections, vehicle history ...

Auto manufacturers offer protection against mechanical breakdowns through extended car warranties. While similar coverage from third parties is available, this coverage is technically considered a ...

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The role he stepped into was new, too – head of “Certified Pre-Owned”, or CPO, at the company. It’s a position that is emblematic of a shift in the watch industry. Until recently ...