How to Choose the Right Certified Pre-Owned Car

Buying a pre-owned car can be a challenge simply because you have questions. Does it run? What kind of history does it have? Is it covered under any kind of warranty? Those questions can be overwhelming to deal with.

There's a way to choose the right certified pre-owned car so you can ensure you're buying a dependable car and not being taken advantage of. It involves working with the right dealership and doing your research.

At C&S Subaru, we have a large inventory of certified pre-owned cars and can help you with the process every step of the way.

What is a Certified Pre-Owned Car?

There's a difference between a used and a certified pre-owned car. While all of the vehicles within our used inventory are checked out by certified technicians, those that are identified as certified pre-owned cars have gotten a more thorough inspection.

We offer an added factory warranty to ensure that the car is capable of meeting all of your needs. Many of these cars are still relatively new with very few miles on the odometer.

There are benefits to buying a certified pre-owned car, too:

  • Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Extended warranty
  • Low-financing options
  • Best possible quality
  • Affordable pricing

If you've thought of buying new but don't know if you can afford the payments, choosing a certified pre-owned option at C&S Subaru is the next best option. It allows you to get a beautiful, cared-for vehicle for less than the MSRP of a brand-new car. Plus, it's already been driven off the lot and categorized as "used," so you don't have to see a significant drop in the value just minutes after driving it away.

Conduct Your Model Research

The inventory of available certified pre-owned cars at C&S Subaru is always changing. There's good news, though - you can conduct your research online.

Choosing the right car is important. Consider some of the different types of cars - sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and even SUVs.

While most of our certified pre-owned cars are Subarus, we have been known to get other makes within our dealership from time to time.

Embrace the different Subaru models that you may want to own:

  • Impreza
  • WRX
  • Legacy
  • Outback
  • Forester
  • BRZ
  • Crosstrek
  • Ascent
  • Solterra

Take a look at the interior and exterior designs of each model so you can see what makes them unique.

You'll want to know how many your car should be able to comfortably seat, how important extra cargo space is to you, and what technologies are "must-haves." This will make it easier to narrow down the options and choose a trim level that meets your needs.

As you conduct model research online, take the time to review all of the available options. Look at the number of miles, read up on the specs, and check out the highlighted features. Don't forget to review all of the photos, too.

Once you have a few models that you're interested in, get us involved, so we can help.

Visit Us at C&S Subaru

It's important to work with a dealership that you can trust. At C&S Subaru, we put our newest used cars through the certified pre-owned process in order to give you the best possible warranty and buying experience.

Not all dealerships treat the "certified pre-owned" terminology the same. Some use it as a gimmick to say that they've inspected the car when, in reality, they have not.

As such, we have these tips to offer:

  • Find out what the certified pre-owned cars have to offer.
  • Ask to see a Carfax report on a vehicle.
  • Review the odometer reading.
  • Compare the pricing to Kelley Blue Book to ensure you're not paying more than necessary.

When you visit C&S Subaru, you can browse with confidence knowing that all of the vehicles are in great condition - and that we've priced them competitively.

Whether you want to shop online or visit us in person, we're here to answer questions and help you navigate the inventory.

Once you've settled on a vehicle or have it narrowed down to two or three, schedule a test drive. That way, you can get behind the wheel and truly experience how the vehicle drives. You'll be able to test out the various features and see the spaciousness to see if it will meet your needs.

Choosing a certified pre-owned vehicle doesn't have to be a challenge. When you rely on us at C&S, we'll help you with the inventory, the financing, and everything in between.

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C & S Subaru

812 Washington St
Directions Waterloo, IA 50702

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