How Shopping Online Can Help You Find That Perfect Certified Pre-Owned Chevy

Expectations these days are higher for consumers than they’ve ever been. Everyone wants everything delivered to their door, pronto. Car shopping has seen its fair share of changes since the uptick in online shopping, with dealerships opening up portals to shop their inventory from home, to companies like Carvana and Cars.com combining every part of the car shopping experience in one website. Today’s options for car shopping are more extensive than ever. When doing your car shopping online, you can search for just about anything. From different makes and models to every age category, you can buy a brand-new car or a classic vintage right from the comfort of your couch.

If you love a good deal, you may be wondering if you should look at used or Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles. When it comes to reassurances, you can’t beat a Certified Pre-Owned, and here at Newton Chevrolet GMC, we offer an impressive selection of CPO vehicles for every type of driver. Combined with the confidence you get when shopping from a trusted brand like Chevrolet, shopping for a CPO Chevy is a great avenue to get yourself into the car of your dreams at a price that doesn’t elicit nightmares. There has never been a better time to find a certified Chevrolet for sale right from the comfort of your couch, so why not start shopping?

New vs. Used vs. Certified Pre-Owned

There are some key differences when it comes to buying either a new, used, or CPO vehicle besides just age. The age, condition, and mileage of a car all affect the price; however, there is more to it than simply price. There are different warranty options and often different financing options depending on the age of the vehicle you purchase. Let’s dive deeper into each to learn the benefits and pick which option best suits your needs.

Buying a New Vehicle

New vehicles have the option to purchase or lease. Most likely, leasing will not be available for any car that has had a previous owner. While it can feel nice to step into a vehicle with little to no mileage and no previous owner, a new vehicle is always the most expensive of the three options since it is marked at a premium simply for its new status. Benefits include getting the latest features that your model offers for that current year, but you will pay a premium for them. The perks of buying new include a bumper-to-bumper factory warranty, a powertrain warranty, new features, and that distinctive new car smell.

Buying a Used Vehicle

Buying a used vehicle is the most budget-friendly as this opens up the possibility of getting an older, high-mileage vehicle at a steep discount. The problem with buying a used vehicle with high mileage is that there will likely be many repairs, often costly, in your near future. Depending on the age and condition of your used vehicle, it may not qualify for the extended warranties that help to cover unexpected costs stemming from wear and tear on your car’s various components.

Some cars might only be available in this category, but it doesn’t mean you can’t find one that will operate well and last a long time. While some dealers likely do thorough inspections of their used inventory, if you’re buying from a private seller, you risk purchasing a used car that hasn’t passed any recent inspections. However, buying used is one of the easiest ways to find something if you’re on a tight budget and still need a vehicle.

Buying a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

Buying a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle provides the best of both worlds. It’s a better way to purchase a pre-owned vehicle because of mileage and previous ownership, yet it still ensures you’re getting a quality vehicle that will run like new for many more years. On top of that, you’ll still have access to some of the modern features you’re looking for, as CPO vehicles come from the most recent model years.

While the qualification for CPO programs varies from dealership to dealership, vehicles typically all go through rigorous, multi-point inspections, title checks, and some refurbishing and detailing that make them look newer. Some dealers will offer extended powertrain warranties for up to 100,000 miles, plus CPO vehicles generally qualify for dealership financing and specials. While these vehicles tend to price higher than a traditional used vehicle, you’re gaining plenty of valuable extras to compensate for the additional cost.

The Benefits of Beginning Your Search for a Vehicle Online

Thanks to the expansion of online shopping, car buying has evolved miles from having to spend your Saturday going from dealership to dealership to see your options. The simplicity of doing research has made it fast and easy to look up key details on any car you can imagine. Not sure if you want a Chevy Tahoe or a Chevy Blazer? No problem. There are countless websites that make it easy to make side-by-side comparisons on any two vehicles. There are extensive rundowns of features, reviews, configurations, trims, and options for practically any vehicle you can imagine.

Not only can you learn details about any vehicle, but you can also learn that vehicle’s history thanks to companies like Carfax. By retaining a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), you can plug in a specific car into CARFAX and receive a history of any accidents, major repairs, and relevant details. Learning that a car has been in one or more major accidents might make you think twice about investing in a vehicle that has been rebuilt with mystery parts and labor a la Frankenstein’s monster. Having aftermarket parts might disqualify a car from those enticing extended warranty programs that protect you and your wallet.

Shopping and comparing vehicles from the comfort of your own home means you can take all the time you need to assess your needs and hone in on the perfect CPO vehicle on your schedule. There is no pressure from being in the room with a salesperson, no need to haggle back and forth about price, and no unnecessary pressure to make a purchase that day. With many dealerships offering payment calculators and loan applications directly through their websites, you can qualify for financing and take care of the brunt of paperwork without having to leave the house. You can experiment with different down payment options and explore your potential monthly payments with complete privacy. You can complete the entire purchase of a CPO vehicle without ever stepping foot outside your home.

Time to Shop Different

Life has become increasingly easier and more convenient thanks to advances in online shopping. Buying things you need online saves you time and often saves you money. With no outside pressure to shop at a dealership and limited to their onhand inventory, you can expand your search using only a Wi-Fi connection. At Newton Chevrolet GMC, we fully embrace the online car shopping experience by offering our impressive inventory of new, used, and CPO vehicles on our website for you to browse from the comfort of your home. And once that perfect vehicle has caught your eye, we welcome you to come into our dealership to experience it up close and personal before purchasing it.

While many dealerships have streamlined the car shopping process via their websites, they still offer a phone number or online chat option to connect you to help should you need to speak to a human. It’s that connection between online and in-person interaction that makes online car shopping possible, taking the guesswork out of the equation. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team is here for you online or in-person to answer any questions about the vehicle you’re looking at. Our finance team is also available to help you through the payment process and help create a plan that fits your budget. At Newton Chevrolet GMC, our goal is to make the vehicle buying experience as easy and comfortable as possible, whether you prefer to shop online or check out our selection of CPO vehicles in person. However you decide, we’re here to help you get behind the wheel of a great Certified Pre-Owned vehicle.