A certified warranty is only able to be applied by an authorized dealer representing a specific manufacturer certified pre-owned program when purchasing a vehicle as used. Certification of the pre-owned vehicle requires an inspection to be performed before the resale of the certified vehicle. After certification, a limited warranty called a certified warranty is applied by the dealer to the vehicle. This certified warranty usually adds a comprehensive warranty, limited powertrain warranty and roadside assistance to the vehicle. Each manufacturer certification and certified warranty is different, so be advised to review the stated coverage in the terms and conditions of the certified warranty program.
Additionally, certified vehicles often times are eligible for an extended auto warranty offered by the manufacturer. These programs are heavily discounted from like terms and mileage to their service contract counterparts. As the dealer has incurred the expense of certification and passed on the savings to the consumer in the form of a certified warranty wrap.
Synonyms:
Wrap Warranty