Used Cars vs. Certified Pre-Owned Cars: What’s the Difference?

At Empire Pre-Owned, we proudly offer one of the largest selections of used vehicles for sale in Wareham, MA and it’s our mission to help everyone find the best vehicle for the best price. Within our terrific selection of used vehicles, we also have certified pre-owned vehicles for sale that can provide you with more assurances and benefits than buying a regular used vehicle. Buying a used vehicle is a great option for most drivers, as it allows you to purchase a quality vehicle that fits your needs and will continue to serve you at a high level for less than buying new. Buying a certified pre-owned vehicle lets you enjoy some of the same advantages as buying new, at a pre-owned price. Learn more about the difference between buying used and certified pre-owned below.

Used Vehicles vs. Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

Price

Buying any used or certified pre-owned vehicle is going to be more affordable than buying a new vehicle, allowing you to choose from a larger selection of vehicles within your price range. Certified pre-owned vehicles are from recent years, have low mileage, and are in like-new condition, which usually means that they will cost more than a used vehicle.

Condition

You could purchase a used vehicle that’s in the same condition as a certified pre-owned vehicle. However, certified pre-owned vehicles are from recent years, with most not being over 5 model years old and having less than 80,000 miles on them. They also must pass a full inspection to ensure that every part and component is performing at the highest level, letting you buy your favorite vehicle with more confidence.

Warranty Coverage

Generally, when you buy a used vehicle, it won’t come with warranty coverage. All the certified pre-owned vehicles available come with warranty coverage, along with other benefits like 24/7 roadside assistance.

Come Explore All Our Used and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Today

We invite you to make the short trip from Lakeville, MA to see all our certified pre-owned and used vehicles in person and let us help you find the model that’s right for you today.