Guide to CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE
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September 24, 2007
Guide to
CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE
PROGRAMS
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Guide to
CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE PROGRAMS
Contents
Certified pre-owned vehicle checklist and vehicle sales, 7 months 2007 .....................4
Acura, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac ......................5 Chrysler Motors LLC, Ford division, GM,
Honda Division, Hummer ..................................6 Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus ...........7 Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury,
Mitsubishi ........................................................8 Nissan Division, Porsche, Saab, Saturn,
Subaru ............................................................9 Suzuki, Toyota Division, Volkswagen division,
Volvo ..............................................................10 Glossary of terms ...............................................10 Certified pre-owned vehicle sales,
2006 by month ...............................................11
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I NTR O D U CTI O N
Ahundred grand: That has become the mileage norm for powertrain warranties on certified used vehicles.
to competing brands, one way to do that is to underwrite your problems," he says.
Star ting in the 2007 model year, Ford
For its annual guide to certified pre-owned Motor Co. extended the power train warranty
vehicle programs, Automotive News reviewed on Ford and Mercur y cer tified vehicles to
the 29 programs operated by automakers. Of 6 years/100,000 miles. Cer tified Lincoln
them, 23 offer warranties that cover used
cars and trucks get the same warranty
vehicles' powertrains for as much as
bumper to bumper. Previously, power train
100,000 miles, starting from the time the car coverage on the company's certified vehicles
or truck was sold as new.
was for 6 years/75,000 miles.
There's greater variation in the length of time the owner of a certified vehicle has to
`Rosy' forecast
accumulate those miles. This year, Hyundai
Last February, the GM Certified program
Motor America stretched its 100,000-mile
extended its limited powertrain warranty from
powertrain coverage to 10 years. Previous
3 years/36,000 miles to 5 years/100,000 miles.
coverage was for
GM Certified Manager
6 years/75,000 miles.
The longer warranty is paying off. "Consumers Paul Pejza says the longer
Tom Libby, senior director of industry analysis for the Power Information Network,
are responding, our dealers are responding, and our sales are up."
warranty is paying off. Since it took effect, he says, the brand has signed up 553 new dealers,
says longer warranties
PAUL PEJZA
bringing enrollment to nearly
reassure certified customers that the factory is standing
MANAGER, GM CERTIFIED PROGRAM
3,900 dealers. A July survey showed a
behind their purchases. They also strengthen 70 percent increase from a survey in
new-vehicle sales by boosting residual values,
February in the number of GM Certified owners
he says.
who cited the extended warranty as a primary
"Manufacturer support is credible to a lot of reason for their purchase, Pejza says.
consumers," Libby says.
From January through August, GM Certified
A vehicle's powertrain typically encompasses sold 317,398 certified cars and trucks, nearly a
its engine, transmission and driveshaft.
6 percent increase from the year-ago period.
These components rarely fail in later-model
"Consumers are responding, our dealers are
cars and trucks. But when they do, they can responding, and our sales are up," Pejza
bring hefty repair bills.
says. "The overall picture is pretty rosy."
Quality focus
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. increased
Richard Spitzer, global managing partner of its cer tified-vehicle power train warranty to
the automotive practice at the consulting firm 84 months/100,000 miles two years ago. Its
Accenture, says longer warranties can
previous warranty was for 72 months/100,000
enhance an automaker's reputation for quality. miles.
Or, Spitzer says, the warranties can be a
Norm Olson, sales operations manager of
stopgap fix for companies that sell vehicles
Toyota Certified Used Vehicles, notes that the
with reliability problems.
program's warranty is longer than Toyota's
Studies show that a consumer's experience
new-vehicle powertrain warranty, which is for
with a vehicle in the last few months of
5 years/60,000 miles.
ownership greatly influences his or her decision
"Even if you buy a certified car that is six
to buy that vehicle's brand again, Spitzer says. months old, you still get two years more
"If you have issues with reliability and durability warranty and an extra 40,000 miles," Olson
with your product, and you want to prevent losses says. "The warranty is very important."
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CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE CHECKLIST
airbags safety belts antenna steering wheel audio alarm & navigation
systems carpet floor mats heat
engine fluids and filters leaks fans
frame chassis shafts exhaust system transmission transaxle
major damage from rust or natural disaster paint body panels bumpers/fenders hinges
VIN match
Interior
vent AC defogger defrost lighter power outlets trim mats headliner seats
head restraints power windows security codes moonroof sunroof convertible top horns interior lights ashtrays glove box
wires hoses belts mounts
Underhood
radiator pumps tanks battery
Underbody
differential transfer case tires and wheels joints clutch bars
bushings suspension steering brakes hoses lines
Exterior
brackets doors hood deck tailgate molding grille
trim roof rack wheels wheel covers windows and windshield outside mirrors
Vehicle history
service bulletins
recalls
engine performance indicator lights gauges
carpet trim
Road test
noise and vibration transmission and
squeaks and
clutch operation
rattles
steering and
cruise control
suspension
Trunk/luggage compartment
weatherstripping
jack
spare tire
dashboard illumination vanity mirror sun visor fuel and trunk release odors
alternator ignition system starter
calipers cylinders pads shoes rotors drums
wipers exterior lights door locks remotes
scheduled maintenance
brakes/ABS
tool kit
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CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE SALES 7 MONTHS '07 VS '06
7 mos. 2007
7 mos. 2006
Percent change
7 mos.'07 share
GM Certified*
277,493
262,082
5.9
27.6
Cadillac
22,726
23,571
?3.6
2.3
Hummer
692
494
40.1
0.1
Saab
4,666
4,927
?5.3
0.5
Saturn
10,305
11,804
?12.7
1.0
GENERAL MOTORS
315,882
302,878
4.3
31.4
Lexus
28,896
25,695
12.5
2.9
Toyota Division
160,594
152,265
5.5
16.0
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES
189,490
177,960
6.5
18.9
Ford division, Lincoln, Mercury
92,449
110,808
?16.6
9.2
Jaguar
5,838
7,576
?22.9
0.6
Land Rover
3,358
4,408
?23.8
0.3
Volvo
13,928
16,555
?15.9
1.4
FORD MOTOR CO.
115,573
139,347
?17.1
11.5
Acura
23,752
21,002
13.1
2.4
Honda Division
124,923
107,270
16.5
12.4
AMERICAN HONDA
148,675
128,272
15.9
14.8
Chrysler group**
74,644
69,332
7.7
7.4
Mercedes-Benz
30,475
27,261
11.8
3.0
DAIMLERCHRYSLER
105,119
96,593
8.8
10.5
BMW
49,563
51,412
?3.6
4.9
Audi
15,088
14,527
3.9
1.5
Bentley
352
226
55.8
?
Volkswagen division
20,831
23,369
?10.9
2.1
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA
36,271
38,122
?4.9
3.6
Infiniti
1,588
1,216
30.6
0.2
Nissan Division
32,975
27,465
20.1
3.3
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA
34,563
28,681
20.5
3.4
PORSCHE
3,845
3,589
7.1
0.4
MAZDA
3,138
3,754
?16.4
0.3
SUBARU
1,698
1,282
32.4
0.2
MITSUBISHI
709
1,018
?30.4
0.1
SUZUKI
23
45
?48.9
?
HYUNDAI
603
136
?
0.1
TOTAL CERTIFIED
1,005,152
973,089
3.3
100.0
*Includes Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
**Includes Chrysler Division, Dodge and Jeep
Estimate
Source: Automotive News Data Center and Autodata Corp.
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Program name/Top executive/Web address
Acura
Acura Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Dan Crowe national remarketing manager pre_owned
No. of dealers in program/ Total newcar dealers
Dealer fees per vehicle
Dealer criteria
Vehicle criteria
Independent third-party inspection Warranty details
Vehicle history report provided
Is there a
Is the
Dealer
warranty warranty return/
deductible?/ transferable?/ exchange
cost
fee
program
268/ $415 Dealers sign a ? 150-point inspection
Yes ? 60 months/62,000 miles from original in-service date
Yes
268
participation ? 6 model years or newer
? Powertrain 84 months/100,000 miles from original in-service date
agreement
? Less than 80,000 miles
? 12 months/12,000 miles comprehensive after new-car
warranty expires
? Powertrain 36 months/50,000 miles after new-car warranty expires
No/$0
Yes/$0
3 day exchange
only
Audi
Audi Certified Pre-Owned Mark Ilijanic national certified pre-owned manager certified
Bentley
Bentley Certified Pre-Owned Patrick Clifford director of operations
265/ $1,150- Audi franchised ? 300+ point inspection
Yes ? Remainder of new vehicle limited warranty
265 $1,675 dealer in good ? 5 model years or newer
? 24 months/50,000 miles comprehensive after new-car
standing
? Less than 60,000 miles
warranty expires
? In service for at least
? Total vehicle miles not to exceed 100,000 miles
4 months or 4,000 miles
? Roadside assistance
Yes Yes/$50 No/$0
None
36/ $2,590 Trained and
? 154-point inspection
No ? 4 model years receive one year comprehensive warranty
Yes
36
certified staff, ? 7 model years or newer
? 4-7 model years receive one year limited warranty
meets CSI
with full benefits of new vehicle and invitation to factory warranty
standards, must
? Roadside assistance
pass all car audits
No/$0
Yes/$50 Varies by dealer
BMW
Certified Pre-Owned by BMW Bill Bates manager, pre-owned sales cpo
338/ $850- Dealers sign a ? Comprehensive inspection No ? 24 months/50,000 miles comprehensive after new-car
338 $1,195 participation ? 5 model years or newer
warranty expires
agreement
? Less than 60,000 miles
? Roadside assistance
No Yes/$50 Yes/$0 Dealer option
Cadillac
Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Jeffrey C. Edwards director of sales & retail development, Cadillac
1,083/ $1,000 Available to all ? 110+ point inspection
No
1,500
Cadillac dealers, ? 48 months from original
participation is in-service date
voluntary
? Less than 50,000 miles
? 6 years/100,000 miles comprehensive, bumper to bumper from Yes original in-service date ? 2 years/50,000 miles comprehensive after new-car warranty expires ? 6 months of OnStar at no additional cost ? Trip interruption and roadside assistance
Note: Total new-car dealers as of September 2007. Dealer fees may include per-vehicle certification fees, advertising fees and warranty fees.
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No/$0
Yes/$0
None
Source: Automotive News Data Center
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Program name/Top executive/Web address
No. of dealers in program/ Total newcar dealers
Dealer fees per vehicle
Dealer criteria
Vehicle criteria
Independent third-party inspection Warranty details
Vehicle history report provided
Is there a
Is the
Dealer
warranty warranty return/
deductible?/ transferable?/ exchange
cost
fee
program
Chrysler Motors LLC
Brand Spankin Used Certified
2,043/ $375- Must be a
? 125-point inspection
Yes ? Powertrain 8 years/80,000 miles from original in-service date
Yes Yes/$100 Yes/$150 Yes
Pre-Owned Vehicles
3,669 $405 Five Star dealer ? 6 model years or newer
? 3 months/3,000 miles Maximum Care from CPO date of sale
Darryl R. Jackson
? Less than 65,000 miles
? 3 months/3,000 miles comprehensive after new-car warranty expires
vp, U.S. sales
? Roadside assistance and rental car allowance
Ford division
Ford Quality Checked Certified
2,497/ $395 Compliance test ? 115-point inspection
Yes ? Powertrain 72 months/75,000 miles from original in-service date Yes Yes/$100 Yes/$0
None
Pre-Owned Program
3,641
required,
? 4 model years or newer
and 36 months/39,000 miles after new-car warranty expires on
Glenn Burke
$500-$1,500 ? Less than 50,000 miles
2003-06 models
manager, certified pre-owned Ford/Lincoln Mercury
annual fee
? Powertrain 72 months/100,000 miles from original in-service date and
according to dealer
12 months/40,000 miles after new-car warranty expires on 2007 models
planning volume
? Roadside assistance
GM
GM Certified Used Vehicles Mark Mathews director, GM used vehicle activities ,
3,900/ $399 Dealers sign a ? 117+ point inspection
Yes ? Powertrain 5 years/100,000 miles from original in-service date
Yes
No/$0
Yes/$0 3 days/
7,000
participation ? 6 model years or newer
? Powertrain 36 months/36,000 from CPO date of sale
150 miles
agreement
? Less than 60,000 miles
? 3 months/3,000 miles extended warranty after new-car
customer
warranty expires
satisfaction
? Courtesy transportation and roadside assistance
guarantee
Honda Division
Honda Certified Used Cars Dan Crowe national remarketing manager certified
1,001/ $359 Dealers sign a ? 150-point inspection
Yes ? 48 months/48,000 miles from original in-service date
Yes
No/$0
Yes/$0
None
1,021
participation ? 6 model years or newer
? Powertrain 84 months/100,000 miles from original in-service date
agreement
? Less than 80,000 miles
? 12 months/12,000 miles comprehensive after new-car
warranty expires
? Powertrain 48 months/64,000 miles after new-car warranty expires
Hummer
Hummer Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles John Roth director of sales, Hummer
117/ $1,000- Available to all ? 110+ point inspection
No ? 6-years/100,000-miles comprehensive bumper-to-bumper
Yes
171 $1,800 dealerships, ? 48 months from
warranty from original in-service date
participation is original in-service date
? 24-month/50,000 mile comprehensive beyond new-car warranty
voluntary
? Less than 50,000 miles
? Trip interruption protection, 6 months of OnStar at no additional
cost and roadside assistance
Note: Total new-car dealers as of September 2007. Dealer fees may include per-vehicle certification fees, advertising fees and warranty fees.
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No/$0
Yes/$0
None
Source: Automotive News Data Center
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