Why Buy a Certified Pre-Owned Toyota over a Used Car?

Aug 23, 2021

Are you wondering, “Why buy a certified pre-owned Toyota over a used car?” While it’s easy to think that these are just two words for the same thing, there are actually vital differences between used and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, especially when it comes to Toyota’s Certified Pre-Owned program.

Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs are well-known for their build quality and longevity, and Toyota’s Certified Pre-Owned vehicles give you even more assurance that your pre-owned Toyota will last you as long as you need it to. Here at Toyota of New Bern, we have a large selection of Toyota RAV4s, Toyota Tacomas, Toyota Corollas, and more, so we’re sure to have a reliable, guaranteed car that fits your lifestyle.

Toyota’s Certified Pre-Owned Process Provides Peace of Mind

To even qualify for the Certified Pre-Owned certification, a used Toyota must be younger than six years old and have fewer than 85,000 miles on the odometer. If it meets those standards, it’s subjected to a rigorous 160-point inspection (174-point for hybrid Toyotas) that covers every inch of the Toyota’s exterior, interior, drivetrain, engine, undercarriage, and every other system.

During that inspection process, our expert technicians repair or replace any aging or broken parts they find on the Toyota with only the finest certified OEM parts, making the vehicle as good as new. That enables Toyota to offer a secondary Certified Pre-Owned Warranty on top of the standard manufacturer’s warranty, covering the car comprehensively for 12 months or 12,000 miles, and the powertrain for 7 years or 100,000 miles.

Other Benefits of a Certified Pre-Owned Toyota Truck, Car, or SUV

Of course, the benefits outlined above come on top of many of the benefits buying any used car affords you. The moment a new car is driven off the lot, it famously loses about 11% of its purchase price in depreciation. The car continues to depreciate for the first 3 years or so, even for cars like Toyotas that tend to hold their value better.

By buying a used car, however, you effectively skip most of that depreciation. This means that when you’re ready to trade-in or sell your Certified Pre-Owned or used Toyota, you’ll be able to recoup more of your original purchase price, saving you money.

In addition to the savings in the purchase price and depreciation, used cars are usually simpler to finance and cheaper to insure. In North Carolina, you’ll also save money on the Highway Use Tax and other taxes and fees collected by the state, due to the lower value of your used vehicle over a new one.

Certified Pre-Owned Toyota Trucks, Cars, and SUVs for sale in New Bern

Here at Toyota of New Bern, we’ve got a wide selection of new, used, and Certified Pre-Owned Toyotas on our lot just waiting for someone to take them home! Come by our dealership today to see what our friendly staff can find for you. Don’t forget to browse though our used specials. You might find exactly what you need. Also, we offer vehicles under $15,000 to further accommodate you. Visit us today, give us a call, or swing by our website where our Value Your Trade tool can help you see what your current car can save you on a new or new-to-you Toyota!