Who performs the certification of the car?

Who performs the certification of the car?

James Bell (Publisher, Auto Reviewer) gives expert video advice on: What does the term "certified" used car mean?; What are the advantages of buying a certified used car?; What is a "pre-owned vehicle"? and more...

Certified pre-owned vehicles are all inspected by the dealership's mechanics, and they are all going through a process which has been ordained by the manufacturer. If all the steps are passed, then that vehicle can be considered a certified vehicle by that particular manufacturer or brand. If you're considering purchasing a certified pre-owned vehicle, make sure the vehicle has been certified by the manufacturer. The other programs have some degree of assistance, but you always want to make sure you've got that manufacturer backing for the vehicle. Therefore it's important that as a consumer you make sure you see a copy of the inspection and assure yourself that the vehicle has been inspected and warranted by the particular dealership staff.