The Advantages Of Buying A Certified Pre-Owned Ford

Certification takes the guesswork out of choosing the right used Ford for sale due to the inspection process required in order to gain the label of being a true "Certified Pre-Owned" vehicle. Lance Cunningham Ford customers from the greater Knoxville area have become accustomed to our seasoned sale professional team's recommendations to buy and sell certified pre-owned Ford vehicles for a number of reasons which include...

Passing Ford's 172-Point Vehicle Inspection

Your standard used car, truck or SUV only comes with the sellers promise that they took good care of their vehicle through proper and timely maintenance while a certified pre-owned comes with a service log showing everything was maintained and when by the previous owner which is used as a part of the qualification process. Certified pre-owned cars must pass state mandated inspection criteria, from possessing a fully operable lighting system to brakes that exceed the minimum safety requirements. At Lance Cunningham Ford, we show our customers from the Knoxville area, the inspection certificate that transforms a used Ford vehicle into a certified pre-owned model. Ford's 172-point inspection represents the most comprehensive car inspection available to our customers.

Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Give Our Tennessee Customers Peace of Mind

Walk through any used car lot and you most likely cannot find one car that displays any certification or warranty information . Why would any dealer guarantee the performance of a car that has accumulated several thousand miles? Certified pre-owned Ford vehicles typically include some type of warranty, whether it is for less than a year or for multiple years. The length of a certified pre-owned Ford depends on several factors however it'll give you peace of mind knowing you're driving around Knoxville in a certified used Ford car, truck or SUV.

Help Is On The Way With Ford's Roadside Assistance Service

How does a certified Ford help when you and your family are on a roadtrip through Tennessee or driving deep into Great Smoky Mountain National Park? Owning a certified pre-owned Ford ensures you have roadside assistance available to change out a shredded tire, replenish a depleted radiator, or provide a charge to the failing battery. Very few dealers offer roadside assistance for used cars that have not received the seal of approval from a state inspection. You can pay extra for used car roadside assistance, but certifying the car costs less than adding roadside assistance to the used car safety feature package.

Stop Guessing.. Know The History Of The Car, Truck or SUV You Are Buying

Buying a certified pre-owned Ford includes a free copy of an independently prepared vehicle history report. You find out about the number of owners, as well as detailed accounts of any accidents. The accident information describes where the car incurred damage and the severity of the damage. Lance Cunningham Ford also takes the independent history report a step further by verifying the identities of previous owners who were customers at our Knoxville car dealership.

How Buying a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Saves You Money

Certifying a used Ford for sale provides you with several benefits, including a 172-point inspection, roadside assistance, limited warranty, and free vehicle history report. The cumulative effect of the four benefits materializes in a vehicle that increases in value. Before you sell your used Ford or trade it in at Lance Cunningham Ford, you should first certify the vehicle to increase the vehicle's value. A certified pre-owned Ford may cost you a little more, but you get the reassurance of owning a vehicle that has gone through an inspection process.