SHOPSMART AUTOS – CUSTOMER INFORMATION – OCTOBER 7, 2021 (PT.3)
SHOULD YOU BUY A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED ELECTRIC VEHICLE?Kia
The Kia Soul EV (and eventually the Niro EV when it begins showing up in dealers; used car lots) is included in the automaker’s CPO program. It transfers the remaining part of the car’s original 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty that otherwise doesn’t transfer to a second owner. It also includes 1-year/12,000 miles of its Platinum Coverage comprehensive warranty program, and extends the vehicle’s roadside assistance coverage to 10 years from the original service date with unlimited mileage. It also comes with a free Carfax report and three months of Sirius XM satellite radio service.
Nissan
Nissan extends the warranty on a certified pre-owned Leaf to 7 years/100,000 miles from the original date of service with a $50 deductible per visit. It also extends the vehicle’s roadside assistance coverage to seven years from the original date of service, and it includes both car rental assistance, and trip interruption reimbursement up to $500. Nissan CPO cars also come with a free Carfax report and three months of SiriusXM satellite radio service.
Smart
Though the brand will be disappearing from the U.S. market at the end of the 2019 model year, used Smart EQ ForTwo models will still be around. The brand’s CPO program extends the car’s warranty and roadside assistance plan to five years from the original sale date with unlimited mileage (technically, it’s 1,000,000 miles). If the original warranty has expired it’s 1 year/1,000,000 miles.
Tesla
All pre-owned Tesla models sold though dealerships are certified. Every used Tesla vehicle is inspected and comes with a bumper-to-bumper warranty. Model S and X models are covered by either a 4-year/50,000 additional mile warranty or 2-year/100,000 total mile warranty, depending on the vehicle’s age and mileage. The Model 3 simply gets the remainder of the original warranty. Tesla makes buying one easier in that you can place an order on a car online (pricing is not negotiable, however) that is ready for pickup, or reserve a car that will be ready for pickup in the near future. If you don’t live anywhere near a Tesla dealer, they’ll bring the car to you, albeit for a $2,000 transfer fee.
Volkswagen
VW’s CPO program applies to all of its models, including the eGolf. Cars from the 2017 model year and earlier get a 2-year/24,000 limited warranty, while 2018 and newer vehicles get a 1-year/12,000-mile extension of coverage. The program also includes a free Carfax report, roadside assistance coverage, and a three-month SiriusXM satellite radio trial.
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