CPO vehicles are the newer, preferred form of used car. What differentiates CPO from used? This is perhaps the most frequently asked question that our Town & Country team receives daily. We compiled this short blog as an explanation.
Ford CPO vs. Used
CPO vehicles derive their name from a certification process designed to gauge a used vehicle's overall fitness. Specific criteria of CPO programs differ between makes, but most programs have similar types of requirements. Vehicles must be late models with low mileage. They must pass a multi-point inspection, have a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and perform well on road tests.
The Ford CPO Difference
Ford CPO vehicles distinguish themselves from others based on the stringent, high standards of the pre-owned Ford certification process. To be considered a CPO Ford, each candidate must:
- Have no more than 80,000 to 120,000 miles
- Be less than six to 10 years old
- Pass a 139- to 172-point inspection
- Have no major issues on their CARFAX Vehicle History Report
During and after inspection and road tests, our factory-trained techs repair and replace all major and minor components, bringing each vehicle's look, feel and performance back to a level that meets or exceeds factory specs and standards.