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Genesis is one of the premium luxury brands that people often want to buy brand-new. That isn’t always necessary, though. You can buy a Genesis certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle that looks completely new without the brand-new Genesis price.
We’re about to dive into the Genesis CPO program and discuss the warranty, inspection process, and added perks. We hope that Genesis has lived up to its reputation with its CPO program.
TLDR; We like the Genesis certified pre-owned program. The only downside is the lack of a new warranty that typically starts when you buy a CPO vehicle. However, it retains two warranties that will still be active when you make your purchase. Their inspection is provably thorough, and they include plenty of valuable perks.
To qualify to become a Genesis certified pre-owned vehicle, the Genesis must meet the following criteria:
It must also undergo the 191-point inspection. Once it meets all of this criteria, it will be sold as a certified pre-owned vehicle.
Genesis does not offer any new warranties with their CPO vehicles. Instead, they receive the remainder of the existing warranties.
All new vehicles come with a Limited Warranty that covers most components in the car. The warranty covers issues that stem from a manufacturer defect and does not cover any abuse, neglect, or misuse issues.
Additionally, all vehicles come with a Powertrain Limited Warranty. This warranty covers any issues related to the engine, transmission, or drivetrain. The conditions are the same as the Limited Warranty; the problem cannot be abuse, neglect, or misuse.
Both programs call for a $50 deductible per visit. This practice isn’t unheard of but is a downside of any CPO program. A premium CPO program doesn’t charge anything for warrantied repairs.
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Genesis does offer extended protection plans that you can purchase on top of your Genesis certified pre-owned vehicle. They do not make information about these plans available on their website and direct you to discuss them with a retailer. The programs are called:
The lack of a brand-new CPO warranty is disappointing to us. Failing to provide a new warranty that takes over after the new vehicle warranty expires is a big missed opportunity. However, they do give a more extended new vehicle warranty than most. This means that most CPO vehicles will still have a fair amount of time left with a warranty.
The two warranties that Genesis certified pre-owned vehicles come with have varying lengths:
Limited Warranty:
Powertrain Limited Warranty:
There is no additional warranty that starts when you buy the car, which is a massive drawback of this plan. The one thing that might redeem this flaw is that the Limited Warranty lasts for quite a bit longer than other automaker’s warranties.
Compared to the requirements to be in the CPO program, every CPO vehicle will still have some time left on the Limited Warranty and Powertrain Limited Warranty, although the remaining time will vary.
Every Genesis certified pre-owned vehicle undergoes a rigorous 191-point inspection before being sold. You can view the complete checklist on their website, but we’ll cover the main highlights below:
This checklist may not seem like a comprehensive list, but their inspections are thorough. They’ve categorized all of the inspection points a bit broader than some other car manufacturers.
Having a 191-point inspection puts them above the industry average, which we’d expected from Genesis. For comparison, Volkswagen only inspects 112 points.
Every CPO program includes a few perks as a thank you and perhaps to sway buyers. Genesis provides the following bonuses with all of their CPO vehicles:
These perks are above average compared to other CPO vehicles. Again, that’s what we’d expect from a brand like Genesis. Three years of Genesis Connected Services is an excellent perk, as well as the generous rental reimbursement.
Overall, we recommend the Genesis certified pre-owned vehicle program. The only drawback is not offering a new CPO warranty. However, the length of their new vehicle warranty that rolls over makes up for it. Their inspection is thorough, but we still recommend that you have a third-party mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection before signing any contracts.
Volvo seems to have a group of hardcore fans who refuse to drive anything else (heck, I used to be one of them!) Buying a Volvo certified pre-owned vehicle is an excellent way for these fans, or casual appreciators, to get into a Volvo that is in excellent condition without the new car price tag.
We’re about to examine the Volvo certified pre-owned program, including the warranty, inspection process, and provided perks.
TLDR; The Volvo CPO offering has a more extended warranty than most with unlimited mileage. The inspection process is thorough and safety focused. We recommend this program for anyone looking to get into a Volvo without paying new car prices. However, the lack of a separate powertrain warranty does bring the entire program down.
To become a Volvo certified pre-owned vehicle, the car must meet the following criteria:
Once a vehicle has fulfilled all these conditions, it will be added to the Volvo CPO inventory.
Volvo offers one warranty for all its certified pre-owned vehicles. This warranty covers:
They say their warranty covers over 1,000 individual components, which may sound like a lot, but that’s a bit low for a bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Five years is quite a bit longer than most CPO programs offer on their bumper-to-bumper warranty. However, those with a shorter bumper-to-bumper warranty typically also provide a separate powertrain warranty. We’d like to see a powertrain warranty that lasts longer, even if it means shortening the current warranty.
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Volvo is doing the right thing by not charging a deductible for warrantied repairs. That will save a good chunk of change over the life of the vehicle.
The Volvo certified pre-owned warranty is fully transferable with no apparent fee. This dramatically increases your resale value should you decide to sell.
Every Volvo certified pre-owned vehicle comes with a 5-year and unlimited mileage warranty. This warranty can be upgraded to last for ten years; however, Volvo does not disclose the cost of this upgrade. Instead, Volvo directs you to discuss this with an authorized dealer.
Unlimited mileage makes this warranty stand out among the crowd of CPO warranties. Most other CPO programs offer a shorter duration and a cap on miles. Providing an extended warranty with no cap is a massive benefit of this program.
The only downside is the lack of a powertrain warranty with a longer duration. Most automakers provide two warranties as opposed to one. Instead, they roll powertrain coverage into the current warranty. While an acceptable plan, we’d prefer two warranties so that the powertrain is covered longer than the rest of the car.
Every Volvo that’s in the CPO program has passed 170+ point inspection. You can view the complete checklist online, but we’ll cover the main highlights below:
One thing that jumps out about the Volvo inspection process is that there is a separate section specifically for inspecting the vehicle’s safety. While it could be argued that all the inspection points for any CPO program are about safety, seeing Volvo highlight a safety inspection inspires confidence.
Overall, the Volvo inspection process covers more inspection points than most, but not by much. The average is around 150 inspection points, and Volvo goes just a bit over that.
Volvo, like other automakers, provides a handful of perks with their pre-owned inventory. When you buy a Volvo certified pre-owned vehicle, you’ll receive:
Volvo’s product offering is undoubtedly robust. Many other automakers have similar offerings, but then again, some offer way fewer perks, too. The main thing that makes this perk offering unique is the Volvo On Call service, which is unique to Volvo.
Overall, we’re neutral towards this warranty. We would appreciate it if Volvo separated the powertrain coverage into its warranty with an extended duration. However, the unlimited mileage on the provided warranty almost makes up for it. The inspection point count is higher than many, and we like the specific focus on safety for part of the inspection. However, you should make sure that you get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic before buying a CPO vehicle.
While the Volvo certified pre-owned program is adequate, we would only recommend it if you’re a fan of Volvo. Otherwise, there may be a better program with a more in-depth warranty offering out there for you.
Mini is one of those brands that attracts certain people and retains them for life. With a unique style and particular offering, people often become lifelong fans of Minis. However, getting into a brand-new Mini can be quite expensive. Fortunately, Mini offers a certified pre-owned (CPO) program specifically for those who want a warrantied, and inspected vehicle, but don’t want to pay new prices.
We’re about to look at the Mini certified pre-owned program. We’ll examine what the warranty covers, how long it lasts, the depth of their inspection, and discuss any perks they include.
TLDR; We are neutral towards the Mini certified pre-owned program. While they offer a thorough and impressive inspection, they also don’t provide much of a warranty. We’d like to see a more extended warranty or a separate powertrain warranty that lasts longer. Overall, the CPO program is excellent for Mini fans, but there’s likely a better program out there for everyone else.
To become a Mini certified pre-owned vehicle, the car must meet the following requirements:
If a car meets all these conditions, it may be sold as a Mini certified pre-owned car. It’s worth noting that the car must pass the inspection with a score of 100%.
The Limited Warranty covers any issue that can be considered a manufacturer’s defect. Mini has provided a comprehensive list of items that are not covered on their website, but we’ll go over the main points below:
This level of coverage is standard for a certified pre-owned program. Automakers typically do not cover anything related to negligence or abuse, which is largely what is covered in the list of exclusions.
When repairs are made, Mini explicitly states that they will only use genuine Mini parts. This policy is excellent, as genuine parts are typically far superior to aftermarket parts.
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Something that jumps out at us is the lack of a separate powertrain warranty. We would love to see Mini offer an entirely different warranty that focuses on the powertrain and for that warranty to last for longer than the standard warranty.
Mini charges a $50 deductible per visit for any warrantied repairs. While this is nothing compared to the cost of replacing a transmission, it can still add up over time. We generally don’t like when CPO programs charge a deductible for their warranty repairs.
Every Mini certified pre-owned vehicle comes with a six-year Limited Warranty with no mileage cap. However, the warranty begins when the car was originally sold, not when you purchased the car.
Warranties can be transferred to a new owner, but there is a $200 warranty transfer fee. If you decide to sell your car, you can leave this fee up to the buyer. However, charging a transfer fee is far from ideal and is a mark against the Mini CPO program.
Mini conducts a 197-point inspection of any vehicle before it is sold as a CPO car. You can view the complete checklist on their website, but we’ll cover the main points below:
Mini has a lot of inspection points under each of the above categories. We’re impressed by the thoroughness of their inspection, and it gives us confidence in their CPO program overall. We believe that the inspection is an essential part of the CPO program, and Mini is doing excellent in that department.
All certified pre-owned Minis come with 24/7 roadside assistance covering all the common issues, such as replacing a flat tire, emergency tows to a Mini dealer, or lockout services.
Surprisingly, roadside assistance is the only perk discussed on the official Mini certified pre-owned website. We checked other sources, and the only additional perk some discuss is a three-month subscription to SiriusXM. However, we are not able to verify that bonus.
We’re surprised by the Mini perk offering. It’s one of the most minimal offerings that we’ve seen among all the CPO programs we’ve reviewed.
Overall, we are neutral towards the Mini certified pre-owned program. If you’re a specific fan of Mini and don’t want to pay brand-new prices, then the CPO program is a great way to go. However, if you’re shopping around and investigating different CPO programs, there are better programs out there. We would like to see Mini offer a specific CPO warranty that begins when you buy the vehicle or provide a separate powertrain warranty that lasts for longer.
The best thing we can say about the Mini CPO program is that their inspection is quite intense. They are well above the average amount of inspection points, and this is something we greatly appreciate. However, we must mention that you should always have a pre-purchase inspection before buying your CPO Mini.
Anyone looking to get into a Fiat may be deciding between a new or used vehicle. Yet, there’s a third option: certified pre-owned (CPO). A certified pre-owned car has been owned before, but it’s been thoroughly inspected and comes with a warranty. It’s the perfect middle ground between a new and used car.
We’re about to look at the Fiat CPO program and discuss the warranty, inspection process, and any bonuses that they include.
TLDR; We do not recommend the Fiat certified pre-owned program. Fiat makes little information about its CPO program known on their website. They’ve left us with many unanswered questions, so you’ll need to make sure to take notes and ask plenty of questions at the dealership. Their warranty coverage is lacking, as it’s possible to buy a car with only one year and 5,000 miles left on the warranty. Their inspection is thorough enough. This program is only a good fit for people who specifically want to own a Fiat.
For a vehicle to be sold as a Fiat certified pre-owned vehicle, it must meet the following criteria:
Once a car meets all these criteria, it is warrantied and listed as a CPO vehicle.
Every Fiat certified pre-owned car comes with a Comprehensive Limited warranty. Fiat’s CPO website does not have a comprehensive list of what is or is not covered by their warranty, which is strange. Most CPO programs have significantly more warranty information available. For example, Audi’s CPO program has a full list of what is not covered under their warranty.
We aren’t able to say what is covered with the Comprehensive Warranty that comes with a CPO Fiat. You’ll need to make sure that the Fiat dealership is crystal clear about what the warranty will cover and will not cover before making your purchase.
We do know that the warranty is transferable. This transferability significantly increases your resale value and can help you get the most money for your vehicle. Fiat does not disclose if there is or is not a fee for transferring the warranty.
Third-party sources report that there may be a warranty for covered repairs, although the exact amount or stipulations are not disclosed. Clarify with the dealership if there is a warranty before you make your purchase.
Fiat’s CPO program includes a Comprehensive Limited warranty that lasts for six years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first. It’s important to note that the warranty started when the vehicle was initially sold, not the day that you bought it.
If you compare the warrantied timeframe with the requirements to be in the CPO program, it’s possible to buy a car that is only warrantied for one year and 5,000 miles. You need to be careful when searching for a Fiat certified pre-owned car to ensure that you have the maximum warranty length possible. The newer, the better.
Fiat conducts a 125-point inspection on all vehicles before they are sold as a certified pre-owned car. You can view the complete checklist online, but we’ll cover the main highlights:
The Fiat inspection is thorough and examines all the points we would expect. While the inspection point count is slightly lower than others, it’s not low enough to be a concern.
Like other automakers, Fiat has chosen to include a handful of perks to tempt you to buy a Fiat certified pre-owned vehicle. Those perks are:
These perks are a standard offering for a CPO program. Nothing stands out as unique, but it’s good to have some bonuses if you’re going to buy a CPO Fiat anyway. We wish Fiat made more information available about their rental car allowance. That’s another item to clarify with the dealer before making your purchase.
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We are not impressed by the Fiat certified pre-owned program. What jumps out the most about their program is not the program itself, but how little information is available about it on their website. There are so many unanswered questions that you’ll have to ask when you visit the dealership.
While their inspection is thorough, we are displeased by their warranty offering. It’s possible to buy a CPO car that is only warrantied for 5,000 miles; that’s less than two oil changes. You’ll need to make sure you buy the right Fiat to avoid ending up with a short warranty.
Even though the inspection is thorough, we always recommend that you have a third-party mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection before you go through with the sale. Once the mechanic gives you their report, you’ll be ready to proceed or back out of the sale.
Ultimately, Fiat’s CPO program is only attractive to those specifically looking for a Fiat but who don’t want to pay new car prices. For everyone else, there are better CPO programs out there.
For many, Land Rover is the best luxury SUV brand in the market. They’ve made a name for themselves, and many people who are drawn to SUVs end up wanting a Land Rover. The problem is that they can be incredibly expensive to buy brand new. While you can always go for a used Land Rover, a better option is to go for a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle. A CPO vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and comes with a warranty, making it a great middle-ground between new and used.
We’re about to dive into the Land Rover certified pre-owned program and discuss the warranty, inspection, and bonuses that come with a CPO vehicle.
TLDR; We are pleased with the Land Rover certified pre-owned program. The two most crucial aspects of a CPO program are the warranty and the inspection, and Land Rover looks great in both of these areas. While we wish Land Rover would disclose a specific exclusion list on their website, their warranty offering is solid. They don’t offer many perks, but we don’t think bonuses should be a significant factor when buying a vehicle.
For a Land Rover to be sold as a Land Rover certified pre-owned vehicle, it must meet the following requirements:
It’s worth noting that the vehicle must score a perfect 100% on the inspection to be certified. If a single point fails, the car will not be certified until the failed area is repaired.
All Land Rover CPO vehicles come with a Land Rover Approved Certified Limited Warranty. They do not expressly state what is and is not covered on their CPO website. While third-party information is out there that suggests it only covers manufacturer’s defects, we would prefer that Land Rover directly state their warranty coverage.
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Land Rover states explicitly that the warranty is fully transferable to a new owner. They don’t mention if there’s a transfer fee, but either way, being able to transfer the warranty will boost the resale value of the Land Rover certified pre-owned vehicle.
We’re happy to see that Land Rover explicitly states that there is no deductible for repairs covered under the Approved Certified Limited Warranty.
The Land Rover Approved Certified Limited Warranty lasts for seven years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, coverage begins when the vehicle is first sold, and the odometer is at zero, not when you purchase the car.
When you compare the warranty duration to the CPO eligibility requirements, it’s clear that the shortest warranty you’ll end up with is two years and 40,000 miles. We think that’s still a decent warranty timeframe. Of course, if you buy a newer CPO vehicle, you’ll end up with a more extended warranty.
Every Land Rover has passed a 165-point inspection to become certified and warrantied. You can view a public-ready version of their checklist on their website, but we’ll cover the main points below:
We’re pleased with this inspection checklist as it looks like every central point is inspected. Overall, 165 points of inspection is slightly above average for CPO programs. We would expect over 200 inspection points from an automaker with a reputation like Land Rover, but we aren’t disappointed in their inspection.
Like other automakers, Land Rover has decided to include several perks with any Land Rover certified pre-owned vehicles. They are:
We expected Land Rover to offer more competitive perks, but they’re at least offering the bare minimum. CPO perks should not be a significant factor in deciding whether to buy a car.
Ultimately, we are happy with the Land Rover certified pre-owned program. They include a lengthy warranty that will last for two years, and possibly more if the CPO vehicle is newer. We’re also happy with their inspection, although more inspection points would be appreciated. The warranty and inspection points are the most critical elements of any CPO program, and Land Rover does well in these areas.
Before you buy a Land Rover, make sure that you get a pre-purchase inspection before signing any contracts. These inspections are always recommended so that you have a better idea about the car’s condition from an independent source.
We think the Land Rover program is an excellent way for someone to get into a Land Rover without paying new car prices.