How to Save Money on a Car Without Gambling Away Your Life Savings?

Have you ever performed an online search for a ‘certified Honda dealer near me?’ If so, you are not alone. Buying a used car is a good way to save money on one of life’s necessities, but at the same time, buying a used vehicle can be risky. If you’re purchasing a pre-owned vehicle from an online classifieds ad such as Facebook or Craigslist, or even a more localized classifieds site, you’re at the mercy of the honesty and integrity of whoever is doing the selling. You don’t know that car’s history, and you certainly don’t know how long that car is going to last you once you sign on the dotted line.

Unfortunately, many people just cannot justify the cost of a brand new vehicle, and so they are caught between a rock and a hard place. How are they supposed to save money on a vehicle without gambling away all of their savings? The answer, my friend, is with a certified Honda dealer like Gwinnett Place Honda.

Why Buy a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Honda?

Let’s be real: in many cases, buying a brand new Honda is not the right move for everyone. New cars, not just Hondas, loose market value the moment they leave the lot and turn into a ‘used’ car. This is bad for someone who is not just planning to drive the vehicle into the ground but instead is looking to sell it in just a few years. Clearly, the economics of this decision is just not there.

The biggest drawback to buying a used car, however, can be even more daunting. From a certain perspective, a used car shopper might ask himself, “If the car is good, then why is the current owner getting something else?” Is there something wrong with this car, or something that is being hidden from you by this slick car salesman with no ulterior motives other than to get you in the best car for the best price? These are valid concerns, and they need to be addressed. There is a better way to buy a used Honda vehicle, and that is with a CPO Honda dealer like our own.

What is a CPO Honda?

In short, a CPO Honda is a pre-owned Honda that has been thoroughly inspected and that comes with warranties that cover a certain number of years or miles. When you buy a CPO Honda, you are also buying the assurance that your new-to-you car is not going to fall apart three weeks, or even three months, after you bring it home. Instead, you get the peace of mind that comes with truly being able to depend on your vehicle.

If you choose a CPO Honda, you’ll have one of two plans covering your new purchase. Honda sells HondaTrue Certified models and HondaTrue Certified+ models on top of their regular used models. HondaTrue Certified and Certified+ are both CPO Honda programs that differ in the warranties they come with and the model years they cover. Both offer a 7 year or 100,000 mile (whichever comes first) powertrain warranty. HondaTrue Certified models come with, at minimum, a 1 year or 12,000 mile non-powertrain coverage.

HondaTrue Certified models are models that meet Honda’s inspection process and that were built within the last five model years. For the HondaTrue Certified+ models, they come with a new vehicle limited warranty that covers the vehicle for 5 years or 86,000 miles. To be considered a Certified+ Honda, these models must be under two model years old.

How many times have you or somebody you know purchased a used vehicle at a supposed good deal, only to have a seriously expensive repair become necessary only a few weeks later? This happens all too often, and Honda is working to prevent this kind of thing from happening to you or anybody you know ever again. In addition to the warranties, a CPO Honda comes with roadside assistance, up to two years’ worth of included oil changes, plus concierge service. Now that’s a lot of peace of mind!

Peace of mind and used cars do not usually go together, but with a Honda Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, you get the warranties that give you the peace of mind you need. Speaking of peace of mind, how is it that Honda can offer such great warranties with their Certified Pre-Owned vehicles? The answer is simple: our certified mechanics check each vehicle over very carefully in order to determine if it is worthy of the Certified Pre-Owned label. Each vehicle goes through and passes a thorough 182-point inspection before being labeled as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle.

What Else Does a CPO Honda Come With?

In addition to the inspection and warranties, each CPO vehicle comes with access to these inspection reports. This means before you even come to the dealer to test drive your potential vehicle, you can see all the details regarding the health of each vehicle, signed by a certified, professional mechanic. You can print these health reports out and see each specific note the mechanic made, so you know exactly what’s under the hood of your potential car without having to dig under there yourself.

Now just because your vehicle comes with a squeaky clean health record doesn’t mean you’re free and clear when it comes to regular maintenance. Maintenance is a must to keep your Honda, or any vehicle for that matter, running smoothly, and unfortunately, that costs money to do. To be honest, just because a person owns a set of wrenches does not mean they know Hondas inside and out. It is important to invest in the quality care of your vehicles.

If you upgraded your CPO Honda to include the Honda Care package, then top-notch maintenance can continue well beyond the date of purchase, thanks to the certified and factory-trained Honda mechanics you will have at your fingertips. It’s important to take your Honda to someone who knows what they are doing and who is going to ensure your vehicle experiences the longest and most pain-free life possible. Remember, if you take care of your Honda, then it will always take care of you.

When you upgrade to the Honda Care package, you are upgrading your vehicle’s care to include protection in areas such as transmission and engine, air conditioning and heating system, and even fuel system. These are some of the most important parts of a healthy and functioning vehicle, so it is important they stay in tip-top shape. Unfortunately, these are also some of the most expensive parts of maintaining a vehicle, so taking advantage of a CPO Honda vehicle with a Honda Care package is a wise choice.

Don’t Let Your Next Used Car Be a Bad One

Gone are the days of blindly trusting some scam artist on Craigslist when it comes to the reliability of your used car purchase. No longer do you need to worry about spending $10,000 on a used car only to drop another $8,000 in repairs before you even make it to Christmas. We all know somebody who just seems to have the worst luck with cars: don’t let yourself become that person. Put your trust in a CPO Honda, and you’ll be well on your way to worrying about more important things.

Still unsure if a Certified Pre-Owned Honda is the right choice for you? Contact us or come on down to Gwinnett Place Honda in Duluth and let a member of our team answer all your questions. Test drive a vehicle or two and decide for yourself if a CPO Honda is the smart choice.