Cadillac Certified Used Vehicle (CPO) Program
Drivers looking for the perfect used Cadillac may want to check out vehicles through their certified used car program. Many manufacturers have a Certified Used Car Program (CPO) and each is set up differently…
Drivers looking for the perfect used Cadillac may want to check out vehicles through their certified used car program. Many manufacturers have a Certified Used Car Program (CPO) and each is set up differently. Read on to learn about the features of the Cadillac CPO program.
Certified used Cadillacs are always under six years old, have less than 60,000 miles, and come with the same six-year/70,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty as new Cadillacs.
Inspection
To ensure that all certified used vehicles are safe to drive, Cadillac CPO vehicles must pass a 172-point inspection that includes the following procedures:
- Inspection under the hood
- Inspection under the car
- Exterior and interior inspection
- Schedule maintenance
- Road test
- Vehicle history report
Warranty
Cadillac CPO vehicles carry the same warranty as new Cadillac vehicles, which covers bumper-to-bumper repairs for six years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first, and does not require a franchise. The warranty also includes certain benefits, including:
Full vehicle history report including service book.
A XNUMX/XNUMX roadside assistance program that offers emergency and safety services.
Reimbursement for rental services or free transportation if your vehicle requires warranty repairs.
Three-month free trial of OnStar Automatic Crash Response, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, OnStar Turn-by-Turn Directions, and OnStar RemoteLink mobile app.
Trial subscription to Sirius XM All Access satellite radio.
For exact information on reimbursement amounts or roadside assistance features, please contact an authorized, certified pre-owned Cadillac dealer.
Prices
Buying a certified used Cadillac instead of a used car can affect the price. Net profit will typically be about 11% higher than a typical "used" car.
For example, at the time of this writing in April 2016, a used 2012 Cadillac Escalade had a Kelly Blue Book value of $37,401; the same car in the Cadillac CPO program costs about $41,615.
Compare Cadillac to other certified used car programs
Whether or not you choose to use a CPO vehicle, it is always wise to have any used vehicle inspected by an independent certified mechanic before purchasing it. A certified used car does not mean that the car is in perfect condition, and any used car can have serious problems that are not visible to the untrained eye. If you're in the market to buy a used car, schedule a pre-purchase inspection for complete peace of mind.
