Pros and Cons of CPO Versus an Extended Warranty
By Rick Popely
CARS.COM — Most certified pre-owned vehicles come with at least one year of basic, comprehensive warranty coverage backed by the manufacturer, plus a powertrain warranty that usually stretches beyond the original time and mileage limits. Will those CPO warranties be enough or should you buy a used car that isn’t certified — typically cheaper — and buy an extended warranty instead? Here are some points to consider before choosing to buy a CPO vehicle instead of an extended warranty, or, more correctly, an extended service contract:
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