What Criteria Makes a Toyota Certified Pre-Owned?

A certified pre-owned (CPO) Toyota is not just another used car. In order to obtain this certification, a vehicle must meet certain criteria to ensure it is well-equipped to hit the road again. Below is a look at the criteria that every CPO Toyota must meet before it joins our inventory. 

How a Used Toyota Becomes Certified

Toyota’s 160-Point Inspection 

The hallmark of CPO certification is Toyota’s rigorous 160-point inspection that each vehicle must pass in order to earn this coveted distinction. The inspection includes mechanical, detailing, and appearance standards and covers:

1. Audio and alarm systems
2. Braking system
3. Engine compartment
4. Exterior condition and appearance
5. Hybrid components 
6. Fuel cell components
7. Interior condition and appearance
8. Steering system
9. Transmission
10. Vehicle history
11. Battery system
12. Emissions and state inspection
13. Engine coolant and HVAC system 
14. Frame, structure, and underbody
15. Instrument panel and electronic systems
16. Lighting systems
17. Tires and suspension system
18. Trunk compartment and spare tire
19. Additional items when applicable

 

The inspection also requires that any repairs or reconditioning be performed by a Toyota-certified technician. 

Vehicle History Report 

Every certified pre-owned Toyota comes with a detailed vehicle history report that outlines every accident, repair, routine maintenance like oil changes, liens, registrations, and more. With a CPO Toyota, nothing is kept secret from the customer. 

Age and Mileage Restrictions

A Toyota CPO may not be more than 6 years old or have more than 85,000 miles under its belt, ensuring you’re getting a vehicle with plenty of life left in it. 

Warranties

In order for a Toyota to be sold as a CPO, it must be accompanied by Toyota’s CPO warranty that includes:

• 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper protection
• 1-year/12,000-mile additional CPO bumper-to-bumper warranty
• 7-year/100,000-mile CPO powertrain warranty
• Roadside assistance

Find Your Toyota CPO in Philadelphia, PA

Start your journey by browsing the inventory of Toyota CPO vehicles for sale at Central City Toyota in Philadelphia, PA. And while you’re at it, be sure to check out our selection of other used cars, trucks, and SUVs for sale as well. 
When you find one you like, go ahead and schedule your test drive online so we can have the engine warm when you arrive. A Toyota CPO is not just another used car, and Central City Toyota is anything but another used car dealership.

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