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Definition of Certified Pre-Owned

By Keith Griffin, About.com

Definition:

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED: Previously owned vehicles that have been inspected and guaranteed to be better than other used cars. Typically, they are less than three years old with less than 50,000 miles and are the cream of the crop. The best are certified by the manufacturer and are sold by new car dealerships. Be leery of certified pre-owned vehicles from independent used car dealerships.

Also Known As: previously owned pre-owned certified used cars
Common Misspellings: certified preowned
Examples: Certified pre-owned vehicles are used cars that have been inspected.

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