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Top 10 Tips for Buying a Certified Pre-Owned Car

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Purchasing a certified pre-owned vehicle is one way to avoid getting a lemon — but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still put the squeeze on the seller for more info and a better price. Following our 10 simple pieces of advice — such as asking to see a certification checklist, knowing the warranty’s age and mileage limits, and not hesitating to haggle — will help ensure you’re not soured by your pre-owned buying experience.

10 Certified Pre-Owned Buying Tips

Assistant Managing Editor-News
Matt Schmitz

Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.

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