One of our favorite parts of the used car sales in Vermont business as well as being a Chevrolet dealer in VT is getting to see and sell the diverse array of used cars of all makes and models.  From BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and Lexus sedans to Hummers, Jeeps, used Chevrolet vehicles, and used Toyotas, unlike our new Chevrolet vehicles we get to see a different car each and every day, and even two of the same make and model usually carry a set of their own stories.

But one group of used vehicles are set apart from the rest with the simple (yet complex) premise that when you buy one you'll have NO WORRIES:  the Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned Vehicle, formerly GM Certified Used Vehicles.  Bearing a Certified Used tag means a lot to General Motors, Chevrolet, and our staff at Handy Chevrolet of St. Albans, VT, and while the idea behind the Certified Used promise hasn't changed - that of peace of mind - the actual meaning has expanded to once again outdo itself.  Let's take a look at what the new Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned Vehicle emblem means and why it should factor into your next used car purchase at Handy Chevrolet's 699 Highgate Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 dealership.

Even though the GM Certified Used Vehicle namesake was golden, that doesn't mean General Motors and Chevrolet wanted to rest on their collective laurels.  By enhancing what it means to bear the GM Certified Used tag once more to the newly coined Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned, Chevy and GM have stated loudly and clearly that when you buy a Certified Pre-owned Vehicle, be it a Saturn, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, or Chevrolet... you'll have NO WORRIES.

12-month/12,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty¹
Every Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned Vehicle comes with a 12-month/12,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty.  When compared to any other certified used vehicle program, this is four times better - other manufacturers like Ford or Chrysler offer a 3-month/3,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, but nobody is as sure of their Certified Used vehicles as Chevrolet and General Motors.  In layman's terms what this means is that almost every part of your Chevy/Buick/GMC Certified Used Vehicle is covered for the first year.¹

To learn more about the 12-month/12,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty found on every Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned Vehicle, check out the Bumper-to-Bumper information page which gives you a full rundown of the warranty and explains all exclusions.

5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty²
Not only does the new Chevy/Buick/GMC Certified logo tell you that your first 12 months or 12,000 miles are covered pretty much entirely, each General Motors Certified Used Vehicle comes with an additional 5-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty to protect you for the long haul.  While many competitors' used vehicles will only get you a few years, the Chevy/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned Vehicle is sure to run the same distance as many new cars!

As if this wasn't an excellent enough warranty, the 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty comes with a $0 deductible if anything should require Certified Service attention, and if you ever get stranded due to a vehicle breakdown you will also have the peace of mind that comes with roadside assistance with courtesy transportation.

Find out more about this warranty on the 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty info page.

Our competitors like Ford, Chrysler, and Dodge can't compete with the new warranty set of the Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned Vehicle promise... but General Motors and Chevrolet weren't finished just yet.

In addition to these amazing, complimentary 12-month/12,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper and 5-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranties on qualifying Certified Used Vehicles purchased from Handy Chevrolet, Certified Used Vehicle buyers will also be treated to additional benefits stemming from the high quality cars in question.

Extra perks of buying a Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned Vehicle in Vermont include:

A Three-day/150-mile Guarantee ³
When you buy a Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned Vehicle, we'll give you three full days or up to 150 miles to try out your used vehicle before you commit to that specific used car.  We know buying a vehicle, whether a new Chevrolet or used car, is a big decision, and sometimes people change their minds.  We want you to come back for your 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and even 50th car if you make it through that many, so Chevy/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned Vehicle-buyers can return your vehicle to exchange it for another new Chevrolet or Certified Used vehicle that better suits then within the allotted time period.

Go ask a Ford dealer in Vermont or a Dodge store if they'll let you do that!

Each Certified Used Vehicle Undergoes a Rigorous 117-point Inspection
This bit of information, unique to a GM Certified Service department such as Handy Chevrolet's, is actually independent of your purchase yet at the same time dependent on us gaining a customer.  Before a used vehicle can even get within 100 yards from a Chevy/Buick/GMC Certified Used Vehicle label, our Certified Service professionals check the GM car, truck, SUV, or van over meticulously.  Basing our inspection off from GM's 117-point inspection, every cubic inch of the used car is combed:  from the engine block to the shocks and struts, tires to windshield wipers, right down to the carpet fibers that get cleaned by our expert vehicle reconditioning, detail, and car wash technicians, every corner, crevice, nook, and cranny of your Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Used Vehicle is sure to have been covered in the 117-point inspection.

Contact the Certified Service team at (888) 831-2041 or send them an email for details on the 117-point vehicle inspection.

Free Vehicle History Report
Though we catch every one of the most microscopic problems you could imagine in the 117-point inspection, sometimes customers want to know what previous owners have done to the Certified Used Vehicle that they are soon to own.  That's why we offer a free vehicle history report on all Certified Used Vehicles.  If it doesn't have a report it can't earn the name Certified Pre-owned, so you can both expect there to be one ready and simply ask us for a copy at your leisure.

Technology Comes Standard
One of the things we love most about both new Chevrolet cars, trucks, and SUVs and Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Used Vehicles is the fact that they have come loaded with technology for years.  From backup cameras to SiriusXM satellite radio, a lot of neat bits of technology are showing up on many new vehicles in today's automotive world.

We love technology just as much as you do, and that's why this perk is really fun:  all digitally equipped Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-owned Vehicles are eligible for a three-month trial of OnStar's Directions & Connections Plan and all XM equipped vehicles come with a three-month trial to XM satellite radio, too!  You'll enjoy tons of great, crystal clear tunes, talk radio, OnStar's turn by turn navigation and more, and the first three months are on us.