Maintaining Your Luxury Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
Luxury certified pre-owned vehicles are one of the best ways for buyers to get their hands on luxury vehicles at significant deals over the cost of brand-new ones. These vehicles must pass rigorous standards from the manufacturers to ensure that they are mechanically sound and running the way they should.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that owners don’t need to continue to maintain their vehicles. Fortunately, though, maintaining your certified pre-owned vehicle is relatively easy. We’ll explain how below.
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Follow the Maintenance Schedule
Following the maintenance schedule is one of the most important steps in maintaining any vehicle, whether brand-new or pre-owned. This refers to maintenance actions like oil changes, fluid checks, and more. Fortunately, modern cars tend to require little maintenance in most cases, so as long as you take it in when you should have these actions completed, your vehicle should continue to run smoothly.
It needs to be noted that following the maintenance schedule goes beyond just keeping your vehicle running. It is also a vital part of ensuring you receive all the support and warranty coverage on your vehicle. CPO programs require you to follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. If you don’t, you may void your warranty protection, just like when owning a new vehicle. Additionally, many CPO programs require you to complete maintenance at franchised dealerships.
Just be sure to thoroughly review your vehicle’s maintenance schedule and mark your calendar for the times you will need to bring it in. Also, keep a close eye on your odometer for when it is time for an oil change. Fortunately, most vehicles make this easy by notifying you when it is time for certain maintenance tasks like oil changes, air filter changes, and more. However, make sure that the mileage meters on these maintenance notifications are reset after the task is complete to ensure it will notify when it needs to the next time.
Don’t Put Off Problems or Noises
Your vehicle may be pre-owned, but it should be under much higher standards than a typical used vehicle. When it comes to used vehicles, some people will think nothing of strange noises or minor issues when they first arise. They may just assume it is part of the vehicle showing its age.
However, your CPO vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and maintained to ensure it continues to perform the way it should, so noises or issues are not normal. Anytime you start hearing strange noises or experience issues, make sure to take your vehicle in to get checked. After all, you have additional warranty protection for a reason.
Ray Catena’s Extensive LCPO Inventory
If you are in the market for a luxury CPO vehicle, Ray Catena can help. We have a massive inventory of luxury CPO vehicles from manufacturers like Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and more.
Our expert team can help you explore various options, answer all your questions, and help you find the vehicle of your dreams. We look forward to helping you drive away in your perfect luxury vehicle. Contact us today or stop in to one of our dealership locations to learn more!
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