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Before You Buy
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If you're thinking about purchasing any Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, make sure you have the information necessary for making the right decision. Follow these six simple CPO tips before you buy.
- Find out who is behind the warranty coverage. Some certified programs provide a service contract that may be backed by an independent company or even an offshore company. Manufacturer-backed warranty coverage like the one on Ford Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned vehicles is the best.
- Compare the length of the warranty coverage. Some manufacturers offer only a 3-month/3,000-mile warranty, while the Ford Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned warranty coverage is 6 years/75,000 miles.
- Ask for a copy of the warranty and find out exactly what is covered.
- Find out what out-of-pocket expenses, often a $100 deductible, will be covered if warranty work is needed on the vehicle. For example all Ford Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned vehicles feature the following benefits in addition to covering certain aspects of the actual vehicle.
- Travel expense reimbursement of up to $500 for up to three days of lodging, meals and rental vehicle.
- Destination expense assistance of up to $75 to cover the emergency cost of a taxi, shuttle or rental car to get you to your destination.
- Rental car reimbursement of up to $28 per day for up to five days if the vehicle requires overnight mechanical repairs.
- 24-hour roadside assistance for the length of the warranty.
- Ask if all certified vehicles are backed by the manufacturer.
- Ask to see the inspection report on the vehicle you're interested in, and determine what standards are used to certify a vehicle.
* The Ford Quality Checked Certified Pre-owned powertrain limited warranty coverage provides coverage for 6 years or 75,000 miles from the original in-service date. A deductible of $100 may apply.
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