With sales of certified used cars heading for a record year, many buyers believe they are getting cars almost as good as new for a lower price. And such certified cars can be a bargain vs. a new ...

As gas prices have fallen, U.S. new car sales have surged. But buyers are snapping up certified used cars as well, with certified sales in November up 21 percent over a year earlier, according to CNW ...

Certified pre-owned (CPO) cars promise a sweet spot between new-car peace of mind and used-car savings — but the reality depends on the program details. From inspection standards to warranty coverage, ...

Finding used vehicles to certify will be more challenging in the next two years for dealerships participating in those programs, industry experts told Automotive News. Sales of certified used vehicles ...

When shopping for a used car, many buyers struggle to know if paying extra for a certified pre-owned one is worth it. Buying a certified pre-owned vehicle, commonly called a CPO vehicle, has benefits ...

As of October 2023, new cars cost an average of $48,451, which is up slightly from last October. Although new car transaction prices have fallen 2.4% since the start of the year, according to Cox ...

Certified pre-owned programs have offered a premium echelon in the used-car market since their emergence in the 1990s. CPO cars, as they’re called, get multipoint inspections, vehicle history reports ...

Certified used-vehicle programs are a boon to manufacturers and their dealers. Some manufacturers are reporting significant increases in certified sales numbers. And for the first time, General Motors ...