Certified Pre-Owned Toyota Corolla vs. a Used Car

Sep 21, 2015

At Classic Toyota, we realize you have a lot of options when choosing a used car. However, if you’re looking for a vehicle that’s reliable, one of the best options is going to be a certified pre-owned Toyota. Let’s compare a vehicle like a certified pre-owned Toyota Corolla near Chicago to a normal used car.

Warranty

A certified pre-owned Toyota Corolla comes with a limited warranty that lasts for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. Additionally, there’s also a seven year / 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. If a used car is newer it may still have the original warranty left on it, though these are not always transferrable. With a certified Toyota, you’re protected from major problems.

160-Point Inspection

In order to be certified, pre-owned Toyota cars will have to go through a full 160-point vehicle inspection. Any issue or part that’s not up to code must be repaired or replaced for the car to become certified. A used car salesman will likely have a car inspected before it goes on the lot, though their standards may not be as intensive or as clear to the customer. Additionally, a private seller may not even take their vehicle to be inspected before selling it.

CARFAX Vehicle History Report

A CARFAX vehicle history report is included with every certified pre-owned Toyota. This lets you learn more your vehicle: information about past ownership, the title, and even maintenance records. This way you know you’re not getting a lemon. A CARFAX vehicle history report may be available with other used cars, but you’ll likely have to pay extra for it.

These are only a few of the highlights of certified pre-owned Toyota vehicles. To learn more, contact a Toyota dealer or visit our dealership to test drive a certified Toyota Corolla near Chicago.