Pre-owned vehicles are attractive to buyers because of their low prices and depreciation. Unfortunately, other than through a few reports, you have no idea how the previous owner treated the car. Hidden problems may not show themselves until after you've driven the car off and it's too late to return it. You'll have to pay for any fixes because any manufacturer's warranties most likely have expired.
You can get around many used-car issues by getting a certified pre-owned vehicle from Glockner South Point Ford, which serves Lawrence County, OH, and Huntington, WV. Such a car grants you many benefits depending on whether you choose a Blue or Gold Certified Vehicle.
Blue Certified Vehicle Specifications
To qualify for this certification, a vehicle can be of any make and model up to 10 years old but must have less than 120,000 miles. It must also pass a detailed 139-point inspection that includes a road test and looks at such varied factors as operation of the power liftgate, fluid leaks, alternator output, and interior odor. It then qualifies for the following:
· A Comprehensive Limited Warranty that lasts for 90 days or 4,000 miles, whichever comes first.
· 11,000 FordPass™ Rewards points that you can use on your first maintenance visit.
Gold Certified Vehicle Specifications
If you want a higher level of quality from your certified pre-owned vehicle, go for ones with Gold Certification. Only Ford models qualify if they are up to six years old and have less than 80,000 miles. They must pass a 172-point inspection that includes all the verifications of Blue Certification but additionally looks at such factors as the condition of the body panels and bumpers and whether vehicle emission stickers exist. Vehicles that qualify gain the following:
· A Comprehensive Limited Warranty that lasts for 12 months or 12,000 miles.
· A Powertrain Limited Warranty that lasts for 7 years or 100,000 miles.
· 22,000 FordPass™ Rewards to use for your first two maintenance visits.
Common Benefits
Vehicles with either certification give you the following common benefits.
· Roadside Assistance 24 hours a day and seven days a week. If your breakdown happens 100 miles or more from your residence, you're entitled to up to $1,000 of travel expense reimbursement for up to five days. You also receive up to $35 a day for up to 10 days to cover a rental car, if your vehicle demands overnight repairs, and destination assistance of up to $75 to take care of the cost of a shuttle, taxi, or rental car to reach your destination.
· CARFAX® Vehicle History Report that reveals whether a used vehicle has any open recalls, whether the vehicle has been in an accident, the service history, and how many previous owners it had, among other information.
· SiriusXM® complimentary 3-month trial. You can then test the satellite channels that cover commercial-free music, live pro sports, the latest news and weather, and exclusive celebrity talk.
· A full tank of gas, new wiper blades, and fresh oil and filters.
Why Buy from Us?
At GlocknerSouth Point Ford, we make your car-buying experience a great one. We boast the shortest sale process in the business, the highest Google rating within a 50-mile radius, and employee incentives based on how satisfied you are.
You can browse our extensive inventory online by using our convenient online filters. You can easily search available stock by make, model, year, trim, body style, price, and color, among other descriptions. Sort the results by price, mileage, MPG, or year. You can also research models on our website.
After you've selected a vehicle, you can talk with our finance experts who will create an installment loan that fits within your budget. You can lower your monthly payment by trading in your current vehicle. If you want to save some time, get pre-approved before you come down by filling in our online credit application. We can then let you know what price range you can afford when you shop.
When your vehicle needs maintenance or repair, take it to our Service Department, which is staffed by factory-certified technicians. We use only brand-approved parts to keep your vehicle at optimum levels. Give us a call today for a test drive.