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id: faq-0092
title: "What makes a car 'certified pre-owned' instead of just used?"
category: faq
subtopic: certified-pre-owned
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.castlechevycars.com"
tags: ["cpo", "quality", "warranty", "inspection"]
questions:
  - "What's the difference between certified pre-owned and used?"
  - "Why should I buy CPO instead of regular used?"
  - "What does certified pre-owned mean?"
related: [cpo-warranty, cpo-inspection-process, used-vs-cpo]
dealer: Castle Chevrolet of Villa Park
---

A certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle has passed a thorough multi-point inspection and meets strict manufacturer standards-it's not just any used car. Chevrolet CPO vehicles come backed by a manufacturer-backed warranty, giving you extra peace of mind beyond what a typical used car offers. Our Castle Chevrolet team carefully selects and inspects each CPO vehicle to ensure it meets quality benchmarks. You get the savings of buying pre-owned with added confidence that the vehicle has been vetted by experts. If you'd like details on what's included in our current CPO warranty or to see available certified inventory, call us at (630) 279-5200-our team is happy to walk you through what makes CPO the smart middle ground.