Used, Pre-owned, Certified…What Does it all Mean?

When you are in the market to purchase a car and you want to choose a used / pre-owned option, it is important to understand exactly what you are purchasing.  The last thing you want to do is buy a car from a slick cars salesman who only cares about your money and then get home and find out it lacks everything you were promised in the car when you signed on the dotted line.  When you are buying a pre-owned vehicle, it is very important to do your research.

Obviously, pre-owned or used is exactly what it says it is…it has been owned by someone else and either traded in for a new vehicle or purchased at an auction by the dealer.  When buying a used car you are taking a risk with having no knowledge of how the vehicle was maintained, if it was wrecked, or what the overall condition is.  Even with the best efforts of a great dealership and salesman, it can be a gamble that you would want to be cautious about taking.

Toyota offers certified vehicles and whenever possible you should shop for this option.  What does it mean to buy a certified Toyota?  It hopefully means a little bit of peace of mind for you as the buyer.  It guarantees that the vehicle you are purchasing has undergone a rigorous inspection by a trained service technician from Toyota.  Here is what you get:

• 12-month/12,000-mile Comprehensive Warranty
• 7-year/100,000-mile Limited Power train Warranty
• 1-year of Roadside Assistance
• 160-Point Quality Assurance Inspection
• CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™
• Certified customers are eligible for standard new car financing rates

To inquire about any of the services offered above, please contact your local certified Toyota St. Louis Missouri dealer today.