Infiniti Certified Pre-Owned Pro Review

by Ray Shefska | Last updated Jan 23, 2025 | Certified Pre-Owned

Infiniti is a brand known for quality and luxury, so how does their certified pre-owned program stack up to the rest? If you’re interested in buying an Infiniti certified pre-owned vehicle, you need to know the ins and outs of their program.

We are about to dive into the Infiniti certified pre-owned program and discuss their complicated warranty, inspection process, and go over their perks.

TLDR; The warranty policy is needlessly complicated. There’s also no additional powertrain warranty on top of the standard warranty, although the powertrain is covered within this warranty. Ultimately, we like this program, but it has some severe drawbacks that we didn’t expect from Infiniti.

Infiniti’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Information

To become an Infiniti certified pre-owned vehicle, the car must meet the following criteria:

• Under 70,000 miles
• Six years old or newer
• Clean title history and Carfax report

The vehicle must undergo and pass the 167-point inspection. If a car doesn’t score 100% on the inspection, it will not become certified.

What does Infiniti’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Cover?

Only one warranty is offered by Infinity, and that is their Certified Pre-Owned Warranty. This warranty only covers mechanical breakdowns caused by parts not functioning as intended, which you could also call manufacturer defects. Their documentation explicitly states that the following are not covered:

• Negligence
• Accident damage
• Failure of non-covered parts
• Gradual wear and tear.

All of these conditions are standard for a CPO warranty, and there’s nothing out of the ordinary.

The Infiniti Certified Pre-Owned warranty covers most components in your vehicle, including the powertrain. That’s why they don’t offer a separate powertrain warranty; they decided to cover both with the same warranty.

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Infiniti does offer an extended protection warranty that can be purchased to enhance coverage and extend the warranty. This extended warranty adds coverage for 352 components, which you can view on their website.

It’s worth noting that their website does not make mention of any deductibles. They also don’t discuss the transferability of the warranty. Both of these pieces of information are vital when discussing a CPO warranty. Most automakers, such as Audi, explicitly state if there will be a deductible for covered repairs.

How long does Infiniti’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Last?

The Certified Pre-Owned Warranty has three different durations for the same warranty based on the age and mileage of the CPO vehicle that you’ve purchased:

1. A vehicle with under 15,000 miles receives a 6-year/75,000-mile warranty that begins when the car was first purchased
2. A vehicle with more than 15,000 miles that is also less than 48 months from the original in-service date (when it was sold) receives a 6-year/unlimited mileage warranty starting when the vehicle was purchased
3. Vehicles with more than 15,000 miles and more than 48 months from the original in-service date receive a 2-year/unlimited mileage warranty that begins when you bought the vehicle

Doesn’t that seem needlessly complicated? It’s almost as if they created this policy to confuse buyers. It looks like the best choice is option number 2, more than 15,000 miles but less than 48 months from being sold. With this warranty, you’ll have an additional four years of coverage with no mileage restrictions.

Ultimately, you’ll need to keep this complex coverage system in mind when making your purchase decision.

Infiniti’s Certified Pre-Owned Inspection

Every Infiniti must pass a 167-point inspection to be sold as an Infiniti certified pre-owned vehicle. Infiniti has made their complete checklist available on their website, but we’ll cover the main points below:

• Vehicle history inspection, including Carfax and other vehicle history reports
• Powertrain/chassis, including any fluid leakages and engine mounts
• Cooling system, including hoses and radiator condition
• Fuel system, including fuel pump noise and vacuum pump operation
• Electric system, including wiring condition and ignition system operation
• Transmission, including overall condition and transmission mounts condition
• Hybrid system, including inverter coolant and hybrid battery charge level
• Suspension/steering, including springs condition and struts/shocks leakage
• Brakes, including brake fluid level and brake system lines
• Body frame, including a visual inspection for rust or abnormal tire wear
• Road test, including engine idle quality and shift interlock
• Interior, including HVAC condition and audio system functionality
• Body exterior, such as bedliner condition or windshield damage
• Additional detail, such as body free from dents and scratches

This inspection is precisely what we’d expect from Infiniti, a brand known for being luxurious and of the utmost quality. It seems like they do their best to ensure that every vehicle in their CPO program will last for decades.

Other Infiniti Certified Pre-Owned Perks

Every automaker with a CPO program includes various perks to persuade people into buying from them. Infiniti has many perks in their CPO program as well:

• 24/7 roadside assistance, including lockouts, flat tires, battery jumping, and towing assistance (to the nearest Infiniti dealership)
• Trip interruption coverage, providing up to $500 for meals and transportation for any breakdown that’s determined to be a warrantied repair
• Comprehensive Carfax report (are Carfax reports reliable?)
• Three-month subscription to SiriusXM
• Car rental assistance, up to $35 per day for up to 5 days

These perks seem like the bare minimum for a brand like Infiniti. While these perks are more tempting than perks offered by some other automakers, Infiniti should certainly be doing more to entice people to buy one of their CPO vehicles.

We like Infiniti’s certified pre-owned program. However, we are not a fan of their complex warranty coverage policy based on mileage and the time since it was sold. It seems needlessly complicated. Plus, there’s no additional powertrain warranty, even though the powertrain is covered in the included warranty. Aside from these issues, the inspection appears to be thorough, which is arguably the most crucial part of a program. Still, make sure you have an independent mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection to verify that you’re buying a quality vehicle.

Porsche Certified Pre-Owned Pro Review

by Ray Shefska | Last updated Jan 23, 2025 | Certified Pre-Owned

To some, Porsche is the epitome of luxury and quality. While that’s an arguable perspective, we can’t deny that Porsches provide a certain level of luxury to their car owners. If you’re a Porsche fan, going for a certified pre-owned vehicle might be an ideal way to get into one. You won’t be paying nearly as much as you would be buying a brand-new Porsche.

However, you should carefully consider the Porsche certified pre-owned program. We’re about to take a look at their warranty, inspection process, and evaluate the perks the program offers.

TLDR; We are far from impressed by the Porsche CPO program. They need to add a powertrain warranty that lasts for at least seven years. They also need to provide more thorough inspections. While their expanded roadside assistance is nice, we think it’d be more beneficial to have a better warranty.

Porsche’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Information

To become a Porsche certified pre-owned vehicle, the car must meet the following criteria:

• 13 years old or newer
• Fewer than 124,000 miles
• Passing the 111-point inspection

We’re surprised that Porsche is certifying vehicles that are up to 13 years old. That’s almost double what most automakers will certify. We suppose that means they have confidence in their cars.

What does Porsche’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Cover?

Porsche provides a limited warranty for all Porsche certified pre-owned vehicles that covers:

• Body
• Comfort electronics
• Brake system
• Electrical systems
• HVAC
• Suspension and steering
• Powertrain and transmission
• Fuel and cooling system
• Engine

That’s pretty comprehensive. However, to be covered, the issue must stem from a manufacturer defect. If the problem stems from misuse, an accident, neglect, or normal wear and tear, the repairs will not be covered under the CPO warranty.

The complete lack of a powertrain warranty is alarming. While the powertrain is covered in their CPO warranty, we’d prefer to see a separate powertrain warranty that lasts longer than the CPO warranty. This is done by many other automakers, such as Acura.

That exclusion list is relatively standard for CPO warranties. This warranty is intended to protect you from the manufacturer’s defects and not cover you for every issue you have with your vehicle.  

Porsche states explicitly that there is no deductible for warranty repairs, which we love to see. They also specify that specifically trained technicians will do all repairs, and they’ll only use genuine Porsche parts.

How long does Porsche’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Last?

The warranty that comes with every Porsche certified pre-owned vehicle will last for two years and unlimited miles. This CPO warranty goes into effect when the new vehicle warranty expires or when the CPO vehicle is purchased if there is no existing new vehicle warranty.

The Porsche CPO warranty lasts for two years with unlimited mileage, but there is not a separate warranty for powertrain coverage that’s included in the two years. This is far below the industry standard for powertrain warranties, which is typically ten years.

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Porsche does not explicitly state that the warranty is transferable, although other websites claim that it is transferable. This is something to clarify before buying a Porsche certified pre-owned vehicle since a transferable warranty will significantly increase your resale value.

Porsche’s Certified Pre-Owned Inspection

Porsche has a modest 111-point inspection. The average for most CPO programs is around 150, so Porsche is well under the industry standard. You can view the complete CPO inspection checklist online, but we’ll cover the main points below:

• Vehicle documentation, including owner’s manual and maintenance records
• Lights, switch, and accessories, including the ignition switch and stop lights
• Exterior, including axle joints and wheel locks
• Tires/brakes, including tread depth and brake pad wear
• Engine compartment, including alternator function and A/C compressor
• Fluids, including engine oil and transmission oil
• Interior, including sun visors and roof lining
• Test drive, including cold start characteristics and clutch play

We’re surprised to see such a light inspection for Porsche, a brand known for quality. Perhaps their inspection is more thorough than the number of inspection points leads us to believe? Or maybe they aren’t that invested in their certified pre-owned program? It seems like having more inspection points is a great way to ease a customer’s worries about buying a CPO vehicle.

Other Porsche Certified Pre-Owned Perks

Porsche provides 24-hour roadside assistance for two years after buying a Porsche certified pre-owned vehicle. Porsche provides more robust roadside assistance than most automakers. It includes:

• Battery jump-start services
• Flat tire service
• Emergency fuel delivery
• Lockout services
• Replacement keys
• Winch services

Porsche also provides trip interruption benefits if your vehicle breaks down due to warrantied issues more than 100 miles from your home. This coverage includes reimbursement for meals, lodging, car rentals, and alternate transportation. They do not specify a dollar limitation with this coverage.  

We’re surprised to see that these are the only perks offered by Porsche. Most manufacturers have an entire list of perks, while Porsche only offers two bonuses. One of the main perks we’d like to see them add is rental car coverage for warrantied issues. Having to cover your rental when the problem is due to a manufacturer’s defect does not sit well with us.

Overall, we’re not impressed by Porsche’s certified pre-owned program. The warranty is not nearly long enough. They should either extend it or create a separate warranty that covers the powertrain. Another concern is their inspection. They aren’t inspecting as many points as most other automakers. We recommend getting a pre-purchase inspection for any Porsche certified pre-owned vehicle.

If you’re set on getting a Porsche, going certified pre-owned is an excellent way to go. However, if you’re looking for a reliable CPO vehicle, there are other programs with a better offering.

Jaguar Certified Pre-Owned Pro Review

by Ray Shefska | Last updated Jan 23, 2025 | Certified Pre-Owned

Jaguar is the ultimate luxury brand in some people’s eyes. While that’s arguable, nobody can deny that they provide a smooth, comfortable ride. However, they have quite a hefty price tag. Fortunately, they have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program that makes getting into a Jaguar much more affordable.

We’re about to go over the Jaguar certified pre-owned program, including examining the warranty, inspection process, and offered perks. Let’s take a look at what the world’s premium luxury brand has to offer and see if it’s a good way for you to buy your next car.

TLDR; We expected more out of the Jaguar certified pre-owned program, but it’s still an acceptable program. The warranty is comprehensive, yet we’d like to see it extended. At first glance, it seems top of the line until you realize that the countdown started when the vehicle was first sold. We would also appreciate having the warranty split up and a separate powertrain warranty for an extended duration.

Jaguar’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Information

To be included in the Jaguar certified pre-owned program, a vehicle must meet the following criteria:

• Five years old or newer
• Less than 60,000 miles
• Pass their 165-point inspection
• Have a clean vehicle history report

Once all of these conditions are met, the vehicle will be sold as a Jaguar certified pre-owned vehicle and will receive the Jaguar certified pre-owned warranty.

What does Jaguar’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Cover?

The Jaguar Approved Certified Limited Warranty covers all mechanical or electrical repairs related to the manufacturer’s defects, and the repairs are completed at a Jaguar dealership. There is no coverage for any issues that are believed to be a result of wear and tear.

Jaguar does not charge any deductible for covered repairs. This is a breath of fresh air since many automakers seem to be starting to charge deductibles for warrantied issues.

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The Jaguar certified pre-owned warranty is fully transferable, with no fee disclosed. This dramatically increases your resale value should you decide to sell. All you’ll have to do in order to transfer the warranty is to call their customer support to initiate the process.

How long does Jaguar’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Last?

The Jaguar certified pre-owned warranty goes into effect after the new car warranty expires, if one is active on the CPO car.

Jaguar’s CPO warranty lasts for up to 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty begins when the CPO car is first purchased, so most CPO vehicles will only add around two years or 40,000 miles to the warranty. However, if you buy a newer CPO vehicle, you’ll end up with more coverage. Starting the warranty on the original purchase date can be confusing, so make sure to clarify how long your warranty will last before making a purchase.

Jaguar’s Certified Pre-Owned Inspection

Every Jaguar certified pre-owned vehicle has undergone a 165-point inspection. This is about average for luxury brands, and we would expect nothing less from Jaguar. You can view their inspection checklist in their CPO brochure on their website, but we’ll cover the major points below:

• Vehicle eligibility, including mileage check and vehicle history report
• Interior, including general condition and carpet condition
• Electric tests, including warning lights functionality and window operation
• Heating and AC, including blower motor and heated seats
• Electrical tests, including brake stoplights and headlights
• Exterior, including general body condition and glass condition
• Engine area, including engine oil and wiring
• Undercarriage, including frame condition and steering condition
• Tests, including cold start and fluid leaks
• Road tests, including vibration and wind noise

This inspection looks standard to us, but that’s not a bad thing. Most automakers go the distance with their inspections, so it’s no surprise to see that Jaguar has done the same. Having 165 inspection points is slightly above the average, which is around 150.

Other Jaguar Certified Pre-Owned Perks

Much like other car manufacturers, Jaguar offers a few bonuses to go along with their CPO cars:

• 24/7 Roadside Assistance for the warranty’s duration, including flat tires, dead batteries, lockout services, and towing to the nearest Jaguar dealer.
• A comprehensive vehicle history report
• Special financing options available for CPO vehicles

These are all the benefits listed on their website and in their brochures, so it’s safe to say this is all that’s offered. This offering is relatively minimal compared to other automakers. However, it is all that you need. Roadside assistance is a must for any CPO vehicle, and providing you with a vehicle history report also provides you with peace of mind.

Overall, we expected more from Jaguar. Their warranty is reasonable, but at worst, you’ll only get an extra two years and 40,000 miles of coverage. That’s not much of a warranty if you compare it to other automakers. Their inspection seems sufficient, although we’d like to see the actual checklist the technicians used. All we could find online was the brochure with a prepared list for public use. Of course, you should make sure you get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic before buying any vehicle.

If you dream of getting a Jaguar, the Jaguar certified pre-owned program is an excellent way to make that happen. You’ll be driving a slightly used, but thoroughly inspected Jaguar for far less than buying a brand-new car. However, if you’re more interested in purchasing a general certified pre-owned vehicle for a reasonable price and don’t care if it’s a Jaguar, we’d suggest you look at other automakers.

Lexus Certified Pre-Owned Pro Review

by Ray Shefska | Last updated Jan 23, 2025 | Certified Pre-Owned

Lexus is one of the leading names in luxury cars. Along with that comes a larger price tag than other vehicles. That’s why many buyers opt to buy a Lexus certified pre-owned vehicle instead of a brand-new car. It’s a great way to drive a Lexus without breaking the bank.

We’re about to investigate the Lexus CPO program, including their warranty, inspection process, and other perks.

TLDR; The standout feature from the Lexus CPO program is a specific CPO warranty that has unlimited miles for two years. The biggest downside is that the warranty is not transferable. Lexus CPO vehicles undergo a thorough inspection before being certified. Lexus also provides some above-average perks to go along with their cars.

Lexus’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Information

The Lexus certified pre-owned program provides a good warranty combined with a comprehensive inspection. All vehicles must pass the inspection with a 100% score to be included in the CPO program.

What does Lexus’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Cover?

Lexus provides an L Certified Limited Warranty to all of Lexus certified pre-owned vehicles. This warranty covers any repair or replacement of components that fail under everyday use. The cause of failure must be determined to be a manufacturer’s defect.

You can view an extensive list of what is not covered in the warranty brochure (page 10), but we’ll cover the highlights:

• Batteries
• Body panels
• All fluids
• Glass
• Hybrid battery
• Sheet metals
• Structural framework and welds
• Wheels and rims
• All accessories
• Any component that has not failed, but a repair facility is recommending be replaced
• Any damage caused by collision, abuse, misuse, larceny, or negligence
• Contamination of fluids and fuels
• Alterations to the vehicle and related components
• Wars, riots, insurrection, natural disasters
• Failures caused by modifying factory parts
• Lack of maintenance

While this list might look long and intimidating, these are all standard exclusions for CPO warranties and even new car warranties. Lexus is more forthcoming about their exclusions than other automakers, making the exclusions look like a drawback of the program.

There is no charge or deductible for repairs while under warranty.

How long does Lexus’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Last?

The L Certified Limited Warranty begins when the Basic Warranty expires or when you purchase the vehicle and lasts two years. There is no mileage cap.

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Lexus explicitly states that the warranty is not transferable, and if you buy your Lexus from anyone other than an authorized Lexus dealer, the warranty is void. Unfortunately, for anyone looking to buy a Lexus, this harms your resale value since you won’t be able to offer a warranty along with the sale.

Lexus’s Certified Pre-Owned Inspection

Every Lexus must pass a 161-point inspection before being admitted into the Lexus certified pre-owned program. You can view all 161 points on their website, but we’ll cover the main highlights below:

• Vehicle history, including verifying VINs match and checking or recalls
• Exterior appearance, including body damage and dents
• Door lock system, including master key remote entry and warning chime when a key is in the ignition or vehicle
• Lights/Indicators, including fog lights and headlights
• Interior appearance, including armrests and radio markings
• Seats, including memory control and headrests
• Instrument panel, including brightness control knob and gauges functionality
• Windows, including auto windows and window lock
• Steering wheel, including tilt and horn
• Windshield wiper, including clean wiper blades and rain-sensing wipers
• Center console, including climate control and cooler box
• Inside/Outside rearview mirror, including controls and overall condition
• Glove compartment, including lamp condition
• Release lever, including fuel lid and trunk lever
• Trunk compartment, including first aid kit and light functionality
• Fluid levels, including oil and coolant
• Mechanical, including engine noise and emission control test
• Battery, including no damage and testing charge
• Tires and wheels, including tread depth and sidewall condition
• Brakes, including rotors condition and calipers functionality
• Chassis, including body plugs and transmission mounts
• Road test, including starter system and engine performance

That may seem like a more comprehensive checklist than other automakers, but that’s only because they broke it down into more categories. It’s still a thorough inspection, and we’d expect nothing less from Lexus.

Other Lexus Certified Pre-Owned Perks

All automakers include some perks with their CPO programs. Lexus provides quite a few bonuses to go as well:

• Complimentary maintenance for two years or 20,000 miles, up to four occurrences, beginning when you purchase the vehicle
• Rental car reimbursement, up to $50 per day for five days, if your vehicle needs to be in the shop for more than eight hours
• Travel protection, including three nights (up to $200 per night) and substitute transportation ($50 per day for five days), if the vehicle is down for more than eight hours and the incident occurred over 100 miles away from home
• Roadside assistance, including towing, lockout services, and battery jumpstarts

This perk offering is quite generous, especially the travel protection and rental car reimbursement. The threshold for receiving both perks is that your vehicle is incapacitated for more than eight hours, which seems reasonable. Including roadside assistance is standard yet valuable. When compared to Acura, you’ll notice fewer perks but more maintenance visits.

What stands out the most from their perk offering is the complimentary maintenance. While a few other automakers offer a similar perk, Lexus is well above the industry standard with this offering.

Overall, the Lexus certified pre-owned offering is slightly above average, and we recommend it for Lexus fans. Their inspection is thorough, and their warranty offering is standard, which are the two most important aspects of a CPO program. We suggest that you have an independent mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection before you make your purchase. The perks are nice but don’t sway us one way or the other.

The Lexus certified pre-owned program is perfect for Lexus fans who want a reliable, warrantied vehicle without paying new car prices.

Alfa Romeo Certified Pre-Owned Pro Review

by Ray Shefska | Last updated Jan 23, 2025 | Certified Pre-Owned

Alfa Romeo is a legendary Italian automaker that has created quite the name for itself over the years. Due to their reputation and performance heritage, it’s expensive to get into a brand-new Alfa Romeo. Thankfully, Alfa Romeo has a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle program available. This program enables you to step into a premium vehicle without paying brand new prices.

We want to say upfront that there is no official Alfa Romeo certified pre-owned website. We typically pull our information from the manufacturer’s website for these articles to ensure accuracy. In this case, we’ve had to rely on local dealerships and third-party sources to gather the Alfa Romeo certified pre-owned program’s details. It’s worth noting that there is a notoriously low inventory of Alfa Romeo certified pre-owned vehicles. You’ll need to check with your closest dealership to see if they have any available before you get your heart set on their CPO program.

TLDR; We simply don’t have enough reliable information about the Alfa Romeo certified pre-owned program to make a firm decision. Without an official website, we’re left scraping information from wherever we can find it, and we’d prefer to hear the information directly from the source. However, we are displeased by their CPO warranty offering, and we’d like to see the inspection checklist. While the perks are lacking, we don’t think that matters when talking about an Alfa Romeo.

Alfa Romeo’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Information

To be eligible for the Alfa Romeo certified pre-owned program, the vehicle must meet the following criteria:

• Five years old or newer
• 50,000 miles or fewer
• Pass a 175-point inspection

Once these requirements are met, the car will be sold and warrantied as a CPO vehicle.

What does Alfa Romeo’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Cover?

An Alfa Romeo certified pre-owned vehicle comes with two warranties: the Powertrain Limited Warranty and the Maximum Care Coverage Warranty.

The Powertrain Limited Warranty is specific to the powertrain and covers the engine, transmission, and drivetrain. The Maximum Care Coverage Warranty is their bumper-to-bumper warranty that covers most components in the vehicle.

For both warranties, the issue must be related to a manufacturer’s defect to be covered. Any problems related to misuse, neglect, or maintenance will not be covered under either warranty. To maintain warranty eligibility, you’ll need to ensure that you abide by the maintenance schedule and keep detailed records.

We’re glad to see that there are no deductibles for warrantied repairs. That’s a mark of an excellent CPO program.

Both warranties are transferable to a new party, significantly boosting your resale value should you decide to sell your car. However, there is a $150 transfer fee, but that can be worked into the sale price.

How long does Alfa Romeo’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Last?

Alfa Romeo has taken after other automakers and offered two warranties with different durations:

Powertrain Limited Warranty

• Seven years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first
• Begins when the vehicle was first purchased

Maximum Care Coverage Warranty

• Three months or 3,000 miles, whichever occurs first
• Begins when you bought the vehicle

We are surprised to see that the Maximum Care Coverage Warranty only lasts three months or 3,000 miles. That’s the same duration as an average oil change. It’s unreasonable to expect a manufacturer’s defect to appear in such a specific timeframe.

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The powertrain warranty is a perfect length, however. It’s on par with other automakers and is long enough to reveal any manufacturer defects with the vehicle. We always like to see a separate warranty that’s explicitly focused on the powertrain.

Alfa Romeo’s Certified Pre-Owned Inspection

All Alfa Romeo certified pre-owned vehicles have passed a thorough 175-point inspection and scored 100%. Unfortunately, we were unable to locate even a rough checklist of the Alfa Romeo inspection points. All we’ve found is that they inspect 175 points, and that’s the end of it.

We believe that they inspect all 175 points, but not making the checklist available to the public is a mark against the program.

Other Alfa Romeo Certified Pre-Owned Perks

Every automaker includes at least a few perks with their CPO program, and Alfa Romeo is no different. Their perks are:

• 24/7 Roadside Assistance, including emergency towing, lockout assistance, and fuel delivery
• Rental car allowance, up to $35 per day for up to five days
• Carfax Vehicle History Report (are those trustworthy?)
• Three-month subscription to SiriusXM

All of these perks are incredibly standard, and nothing jumps out as unique. However, if you’re in the market for an Alfa Romeo, you’re likely not all that interested in the perks.

Overall, we are not thrilled with the Alfa Romeo certified pre-owned program. The Maximum Care Coverage Warranty is far too short. Fortunately, the Powertrain Limited Warranty lasts much longer to make up for it.

We’re also not happy about the lack of a publicly available inspection checklist. While 175 inspection points is quite a bit, we’d like to see what they are. The unverified inspection points mean you must have a pre-purchase inspection completed by a third-party mechanic before making your purchase.

If you’re looking at buying an Alfa Romeo certified pre-owned vehicle, you will likely be more interested in the reduced-price tag than the inspection and warranty. The inspection and warranty are the most crucial elements of a CPO program, and Alfa Romeo lacks in both departments. We’d like to see the inspection checklist, and for that matter, Alfa Romeo needs an official website for their CPO program.