Chrysler Certified Used Vehicle Program (CPO)
If you are buying a used Chrysler vehicle, you can have the vehicles inspected through their certified used vehicle program. Many manufacturers have a Certified Used Car Program (CPO) and each is set up differently. Read more…
If you are buying a used Chrysler vehicle, you can have the vehicles inspected through their certified used vehicle 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 Chrysler CPO program.
Chrysler-certified used vehicles are always under seven years old, have less than 75,000 miles, and come with a seven-year/100,000-mile factory limited powertrain warranty.
Inspection
To ensure that all certified used vehicles are safe to drive, Chrysler submits all CPO vehicles to a 125-point audit that includes the following procedures and areas:
- Checking under the hood
- Operational checks
- Power unit performance
- Equipment operation
- Road test
- Steering performance
- Braking efficiency
- External and internal condition and detailing
- Scheduled maintenance
Warranty
Chrysler CPO vehicles come with a limited warranty that covers the repair or replacement of major powertrain components (including engine, transmission, and transmission) for seven years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes certain benefits, including:
Complete CARFAX vehicle history report including service book.
A XNUMX-hour roadside assistance program that offers emergency and safety services including: flat tire service, up to two gallon gas supply, battery jump assistance, lockout service, and towing services.
Reimbursement for rental services if your vehicle requires warranty repairs up to $35 per day (maximum $175 per copy).
Three-month trial subscription to Sirius XM All Access Satellite Radio.
Prices
Buying a certified used Chrysler vehicle instead of a used car can make a minimal difference in price at most dealerships. Net profit will typically be about 6% higher than a typical "used" car.
For example, at the time of this writing in April 2016, a used Chrysler Town and Country Minivan had a Kelley Blue Book value of $16,419; the same car in the Chrysler CPO program costs about $17,369.
Compare Chrysler Programs 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.
