Pre-Owned vs Certified Pre-owned Toyota Cars at Tom Wood Toyota

The same reasons many folks buy a new Toyota model - design, safety, great features, and legendary reliability - are the same reasons they make great pre-owned cars. And a Tom Wood used car goes even further - especially if you choose from our inventory of certified pre-owned Toyota models. No matter what, you can't go wrong at Tom Wood Toyota. 

When a new car isn't in the cards - or in your budget - a pre-owned Toyota model keeps finances in line without feeling like you're settling for second-best. There are fewer depreciation worries (especially since Toyota vehicles hold resale values better than most), the cost for Toyota financing is lower because of the lower up-front cost, and of course, there's the legendary reliability that comes with the Toyota brand. Not interested in a Toyota vehicle? Stop by anyway, since we have many other makes and models to choose from. 

A CPO, or certified pre-owned, Toyota vehicle is also pre-owned, but there's more to it. These pre-owned vehicles are held to a higher standard. To begin with, we only certify the Toyota brand. But each car, truck, or SUV also has to meet or exceed a number of criteria. 

A Toyota Certified vehicle must be six years old or newer with fewer than 85,000 miles on the odometer. It must also pass a 160-point quality assurance inspection. Many cars don't pass, and the ones that do carry a slightly higher price tag. But you get more for your money. You're protected by a one year/12,000-mile comprehensive warranty, plus a seven year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and one year of roadside assistance. Your vehicle also comes with a CARFAX® Vehicle History Report, special financing, and even the occasional incentive, so when all's said and done you get your money's worth. 

But there's something else: because it's newer (many have just come off lease), a CPO vehicle has newer entertainment and safety technology and more up-to-date styling. And as if that weren't enough, your purchase is backed by the Toyota service and parts offered here at your Toyota dealership serving Indianapolis. If you're looking for pre-owned car shopping done right, stop by Tom Wood Toyota today!