The Drawbacks of Certified Pre-Owned

Many Americans who go used car shopping are met with offers of certified pre-owned vehicles. At first glance, these vehicles seem to offer more than regular pre-owned vehicles – they come with the guarantee of thorough inspections and a seal of approval.

Upon further inspection, though, certified pre-owned may not be the best option for many individuals. If you are currently in the market for a used car at a reasonable price, contact of the 11 Austin used car dealerships of Chapman Motor Sales, or browse our combined inventory online.

What Certified Pre-Owned Means

In most cases, certified pre-owned vehicles have undergone inspections from certified mechanics. These individuals clear the vehicle of having any mechanical defects and certify them as having passed their inspections.

In many cases, this is the extent of the certified pre-owned label. Usually, these vehicles are sold at dealerships that specialize in a certain brand. While it is good to buy a car that passes inspections, these vehicles may be as much as $3000 to $4000 more than the same vehicle at an independent used car dealership.

Individuals who are shopping for used cars can get similar inspections done on used cars at independent dealerships for a couple of hundred dollars.

Contact Us

At the Austin used car dealerships of Chapman Motor Sales, we sell quality used cars without the hidden costs. If you are currently shopping for a used car, contact one of our 11 Austin-area used car dealers or browse our combined online inventory.