Do Most Used Cars Come With A Warranty?

Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Warranty Coverage 

Outside of transferring the vehicle's original warranty, there is a used car type that will always have warranty coverage: Certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles.

Though warranty length and coverage will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, part of what certifies a CPO is a reinstated warranty. Chevrolet CPO cars, trucks, and SUVs are accompanied by a 6-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty1, a 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty2, and benefits such as a 3-month trial of SiriusXM® for vehicles that come equipped with satellite radio when they're first sold.

Don't forget that these vehicles have been thoroughly checked out by a Chevrolet technician, using the brand's 172-point inspection and reconditioning process, so you can put full confidence in their performance.

What's In A Warranty (And How Long Does It Last?)

A warranty is a plan for coverage set out by the vehicle manufacturer that offers buyers protection for any defects with powertrain components, as well as auxiliary systems. This coverage lasts a specific number of miles used or months owned, and expires when either metric is reached.

A new vehicle warranty may also come with perks such as pre-paid maintenance for a set number of visits, or roadside assistance if you should break down around Stroudsburg, Arlington Heights, or Blakeslee.

If the used vehicle you're considering is still within the limit of the original new vehicle warranty, this coverage may be transferrable, meaning it will extend through to your ownership as the next owner of the vehicle. For example, Chevrolet's powertrain limited warranty covers the first five years or 60,000 miles. If you wanted to buy a three-year old Chevy Equinox with 28,000 miles on the odometer, you'd have two years, or 32,000 miles of coverage left.

Getting The Peace Of Mind You Need

Having warranty coverage in a used car provides added peace of mind in your purchase. Consider recent year, low-mileage vehicles in your search, or certified pre-owned vehicles, and you'll have some warranty coverage provided for your ownership.

If the vehicle you have your eye on is past its original warranty coverage provided by the manufacturer and isn't a CPO model, there is one final option for getting warranty coverage. If you're interested, ask your dealership whether adding on an extended protection plan is an option.

If you're shopping for used cars in or around Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Scranton, Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, Ray Price Chevrolet is your go-to destination for gently used vehicles. Check out our used car inventory and certified pre-owned Chevys, and quickly pull up each car's AutoCheck® Vehicle History Report to learn more.

We hope to see you at our showroom soon! We're conveniently located in Mount Pocono, just minutes from the Arlington Heights and Blakeslee Heights areas.

1. Whichever comes first, from original in-service date. See participating dealer for limited-warranty details.

2. Whichever comes first, in addition to any remaining original factory Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. See participating dealer for limited-warranty details.