A used, usually late-model, vehicle that has been inspected for damage, had necessary repairs and is endorsed by a manufacturer or other authorizing body. These vehicles typically carry a limited warranty and as a class are generally under a certain age and mileage.

A used vehicle offered for sale by a franchised dealer for that vehicle make and who follows the manufacturers requirements for "certifying" the vehicle (including inspection and service) an [..]

A Certified Pre-owned Vehicle is a car or truck that has been “certified” by a dealer, or manufacturer, prior to putting it up for sale. That means that the car or truck has had a comprehensive vehicle check and should be a better, more reliable vehicle overall. These used cars are typically of higher quality than vehicles that have not been certif [..]