Dec 7, 2011

If you’ve been searching for a used car – through a dealer, private party or online listings such as Craigslist – and you’re just not finding what you need, there may be a better solution. Look for a new car dealer with a Certified Pre-Owned used car program. These programs are operated jointly by the manufacturer and the dealer, and practically guarantee the quality, condition, and future long life of the car, truck, crossover, or SUV.

Here are the programs from three leading manufacturers:

Toyota Certified Pre-owned Vehicle Program

Toyota Certified Pre-owned vehicles must have less than 85,000 miles on the odometer, and can only be the current model or six model years back. Toyota Certified Pre-owned vehicles include:

160-Point Quality Assurance Inspection

CARFAX Vehicle History Report

12-month/12,000-mile Comprehensive Warranty

7-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty from original date first sold as new

8-year/100,000-mile Factory Hybrid Battery Warranty (for hybrid vehicles)

Warranty transferable at no cost for added resale value

24-hour Roadside Assistance

Travel Protection

Substitute Transportation

Toll-Free Line Assistance

Special Financing Available

Chevrolet Certified Pre-owned Vehicle Program

Chevrolet Certified Pre-owned Vehicles are covered under the GM Certified program. GM Certified used vehicles must be five model years old or newer and have less than 75,000 miles. Each vehicle includes:

172-Point Inspection

Vehicle History Report

3-day/150-mile Satisfaction Guarantee

12-month/12,000-mile Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty

5-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty

Courtesy Transportation for the life of the above warranty

Trip Interruption Protection

24-hour Roadside Assistance

$0 Deductible

Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners

Like-new Vehicle Financing for qualified buyers using GMAC

Chrysler Certified Pre-owned Vehicle Program

Chrysler Certified Pre-owned vehicles must pass a history check and rigorous 125-point mechanical and appearance inspection, and must be five model years old or newer and have less than 75,000 miles. Certified Chrysler vehicles include:

Rigorous 125-point Mechanical and Appearance Inspection

CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory-backed 7-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty runs from date vehicle was sold as new

3-month/3,000-mile Maximum Care Limited Warranty with $150 deductible running from date of sale of the vehicle or at expiration of the 3/36 Basic Warranty

$150 Deductible

24-hour Towing and Roadside Assistance

Rental Car Coverage if repairs take vehicle out of service for more than one day

Owner Loyalty Communications and Service Coupons


Milton Ruben Superstore carries a large inventory of used vehicles of all makes and models, as well as a selection of certified preowned vehicles from Toyota, Chevrolet and Chrysler. Check our our inventory at www.DriveBaby.com! Call us with questions or inquiries at 706.868.0588, or visit us in person on Washington Road in Augusta, GA.

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