CPO Ford vs Pre-Owned: What’s the Difference?

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If you’ve ever shopped for a used vehicle, you may have noticed that many brands separate these vehicles into two categories: pre-owned and certified pre-owned (CPO).

What’s the difference between the two? More specifically, what is the difference between a CPO Ford and a pre-owned Ford? Today, Tipton Ford is here to answer this question. Keep on reading to discover what sets these used vehicle types apart and find the best option for life around Nacogdoches and Lufkin, TX.

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Pre-Owned Ford Vehicles

As the name would suggest, pre-owned vehicles are cars that have been previously owned or leased before and have since found their way onto our dealership floor. How our dealership acquires such vehicles varies and can come from individual trade-ins or car rental companies phasing into newer models.

Pre-owned Ford vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, from compatible crossovers to spacious SUVs and powerful pickups. They range in package options, colors, and trim levels, too. It’s a great way to get behind the wheel of your favorite higher-end Ford in a way that best suits your lifestyle and needs.

That’s not the only benefit of a pre-owned Ford. Some other perks include:

• Ease of sale or trade-in when it’s time to upgrade
• Lower insurance rates

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CPO Ford Vehicles

CPO Ford vehicles, while also previously owned, are acquired a bit differently than pre-owned Ford model.

The Ford Blue Advantage is a CPO program exclusively for Ford vehicles. In order to become Gold or Blue Certified, each used vehicle must first pass a detailed multi-point inspection. A 139- or 172-point inspection, to be specific.

After the Ford vehicle passes and meets all requirements, it then offers the following perks:

• Comprehensive limited warranty coverage
• 24/7 Roadside Assistance
• FordPass™ Rewards Points eligibility

That’s not all. Many CPO vehicles also include a CARFAX Vehicle History Report™. These reports contain important information concerning the vehicle, including maintenance history, number of previous owners, and mileage information.

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Browsing for your CPO or Pre-Owned Ford

Now that you know a bit about CPO and pre-owned Ford vehicles, let us show you the various CPO and pre-owned vehicles we offer here at our dealership.

One of the easiest ways to start your search is through our website. If you’re using a computer, you’ll notice a black navigation bar at the top of the page. Within that menu is a header entitled “Used”. Hovering over that will bring up links to our used and CPO Ford inventories.

Let’s say you’re looking for a CPO Ford, specifically a truck. Here’s how it works. After clicking on the respective link, you’ll be taken to our CPO page. You can then use the sidebar on the left-hand side of the screen to filter your results. Select Ford from the “make” dropdown, and then choose any other categories you may be looking for, such as exterior color or price range.

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Find Your Next CPO or Pre-Owned Ford Today

Nacogdoches and Lufkin, Texas, drivers: It’s time to rule the roads once more. When you’re ready to shop for your next CPO or pre-owned Ford vehicle, stop by Tipton Ford!

We look forward to working with you!

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