2014 IntelliChoice Pre-Owned Program Award Winners

LOS ANGELES - Jan. 28, 2014 - PRLog -- Starting in 1999 IntelliChoice began focusing on the Certified Pre-Owned industry by awarding the best CPO programs for both Luxury and Non-Luxury vehicles lines.  In November 2013 IntelliChoice announced their 15^th annual rankings for 2014 Certified Pre-Owned manufacturer-sponsored programs.

Three award levels are chosen for Premium vehicles and for Popular vehicles.  Holding the top for the seventh year in a row was Volvo with the Best Premium CPO program award. Hyundai managed to hold the Best Popular CPO program for the third straight year.  Here is a closer look at the results and the features and benefits that won these vehicles such a respected award.

Best Premium CPO Program Award – Volvo Certified Pre-Owned

Amongst Volvo’s 100% inspection score since 2008, they offer VIN-specified window stickers to summarize original package details and warranty expiration.  Extended warranty, 130-point inspection, CARFAX vehicle history report, special financing, even three free months of SiriusXM satellite radio and more.

Best Premium CPO Warranty Award – Volvo Certified Pre-Owned

Holding two out of the three categories for Premium CPO Programs Volvo is a solid Certified Pre-Owned choice.  Offering 7-year/100,000 mile exclusionary CPO warranty, no deductible for CPO warranty visits, roadside assistance, Volvo Genuine Service, and more.

Best Premium Used Ownership Costs Award – Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned

By the third quarter of 2013 Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned had sold over 16,000 CPO vehicles, an increase of 10% over the same time period in 2012.  Lincoln offers consumers an extended service contract option; special financing rates and terms are available through Lincoln Automotive Financial Services on select models (see dealer for details and qualification requirements).

For the Popular vehicle line awards we have:

Best Popular CPO Program Award – Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned

Hyundai has a comprehensive CPO program with benefits such as, special financing through Hyundai Motor Finance for qualifying customers, a thorough 150-point inspection, and 10 year unlimited mile roadside assistance.

Best Popular CPO Warranty Award – Mini Next Certified Pre-Owned

With a fully transferable warranty, AutoCheck reports on every vehicle, roadside assistance for 24-month/50,000 miles and 100% dealer participation MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned provides a solid warranty program.  Mini saw a 110% increase in CPO sales in the first three quarters of 2013 over 2012.

Best Popular Brand Used Ownership Costs Award – Toyota Certified

Toyota provides 160+ point inspection on their CPO vehicles.  Providing the consumer peace of mind they are purchasing a reliable vehicle for many miles to come.  With an 84-Month/100,000-Mile Powertrain warranty from the original in-service date plus 12-month/12,000-Mile Comprehensive warranty from the date of purchase Toyota has gone out of their way to stand behind their CPO vehicles.

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