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Can you get a lower monthly payment by leasing a CPO car? The answer is yes, as several automakers are offering a lease option for their CPO cars.
By Fred Meier
June 6, 2024

Going with a CPO vehicle can offer a break from the record high new-car prices seen during the current inventory shortage and the high depreciation rate of new vehicles.
By Cars.com Editors
June 4, 2024

There are points to consider before choosing to buy a CPO vehicle instead of an extended warranty (or, more correctly, an extended service contract).
By Rick Popely
May 30, 2024

CPO, or certified pre-owned, vehicles are generating lots of used-car buzz, but what does the term actually mean?
By Cars.com Editors
May 15, 2024

Though you don't often hear about it, it is possible to lease a used vehicle, including some certified pre-owned cars.
By Cars.com Editors
May 9, 2024

Nissan has announced an expansion to its CPO program which includes higher-mileage vehicles up to 10 years old, as well as non-Nissan vehicles.
By Jane Ulitskaya
October 12, 2022

Learn what CPO programs offer, their pros and cons, and how to purchase a CPO vehicle to get the most bang for your buck.
By Jane Ulitskaya
April 30, 2021

These are the best used cars when it comes to accommodating car seats according to Cars.com’s on-staff certified car seat technicians.
By Jennifer Newman
September 21, 2020
CPO vehicles may be no better than other used cars in some regards. Here
are some pros and cons to buying a CPO vehicle.
By Rick Popely
September 13, 2018
We look at shopping data in Boston and Philadelphia to see what their
vehicles say about the Super Bowl hometown fans.
By Fred Meier
January 26, 2018