You may have heard encouraging words about buying Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) trucks, but before you run to your certified used truck dealer to request their finest CPO truck, you should become more familiar with some of the programs offered by truck manufacturers. The term “Certified Pre-Owned” specifically indicates cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans that are part of a manufacturer’s CPO program. This means that any guidelines for the program are set by the manufacturer directly. Some certified used truck dealers offer a dealership-backed certification program, so you may wish to clear up this distinction when you start shopping for your next truck.
In each instance, manufacturers can set their own specifications and guidelines for their CPO program. As a result, it can be confusing when comparing trucks from different manufacturers. To make life easier, let’s take a look at some popular CPO truck programs to compare what they offer, in no particular order. Please note that manufacturers can change their program guidelines as they wish, but these guidelines will be relevant for trucks manufactured before 2023.