5 Reasons to Buy a CPO Chevy Truck

If you’re shopping for a pickup truck, you have a lot to think about. Between deciding how much towing and payload capacity you want to what size bed you need to how powerful of an engine you’re after, there are many factors to consider. Then, of course, there’s the price. Every shopper struggles with the decision to buy a new or used truck. New trucks are fresh off the assembly line and (usually) lacking in any defects. They also have all the latest modern infotainment features and fancy materials. However, they’re more expensive than used models. Used trucks come with lower price tags but can have mysterious histories and hidden problems.

This is a dilemma every car shopper faces. However, truck shoppers need to think extra carefully about it because they put their trucks through tough tasks and rough environments that your regular sedan or SUV driver simply doesn’t. We highly recommend truck drivers look into a certified Chevy for sale. At Newton Chevrolet of Russellville, we have many certified Chevy trucks available, and we love introducing shoppers on a budget who are looking for a durable, reliable, hardworking pickup to our lineup of Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Chevy trucks. When it comes to pickups you can count on to do some literal heavy lifting and remain in good condition for hundreds of miles, it just doesn’t get better than a Chevy. Here are five top reasons you should buy a CPO Chevy Truck.

#1 – Long Lifespans

Chevrolet trucks are known for lasting tens of thousands of miles before facing any major issues. They’re made exceptionally well. We regularly speak to happy customers who tell us the Chevy truck they bought from us a decade ago is still going strong, so we know you can count on a CPO truck to still have plenty of life left.

Here’s the other perk that’s specific to buying CPO: if you buy one of our certified Chevy trucks, it won’t be more than six years old. In the world of Chevrolet trucks and their impressive lifespan, that’s actually a very young vehicle. CPO models also won’t have more than 75,000 miles on them, so a certified Chevy truck is practically still a baby in car years thanks to this brand’s expected lifespan.

#2 – Skip the Depreciation

Most depreciation happens on a vehicle within its first year on the road. Some experts state that a truck loses roughly 20 percent of its value in the first year alone. That’s why many truck owners are so disappointed when they turn around to sell their truck three years into owning it, only to find they’re getting offers for far less than what they bought it for.

When you buy a CPO truck, the worst of the depreciation has already occurred. That means if you want to sell it down the line (which might not be a bad idea, considering the longevity of Chevy pickups), you will get a price for it that’s not that far off from what you paid. You’ll certainly see a better return than someone who buys a new truck and sells it three years later.

There’s one more point to make about depreciation as it pertains to CPO vehicles. Our certified pickups must undergo extensive testing and inspections and meet rigid requirements to even be in the CPO program. That means you can feel confident that the truck you buy will deliver a lot of value. When you simply buy a used, non-certified truck, you can face some disappointing surprises, and it might not be worth what the seller said it was. But thanks to our rigorous and standardized testing of CPO vehicles, the value you see for the certified truck you’re looking at is pretty accurate.

#3 – Recalls Have Been Handled

It’s always important to handle recall issues on any vehicle. It’s a major safety concern. However, we’d argue that getting on top of recall issues for pickups is even more urgent than any other type of vehicle. That’s because truck drivers simply put their vehicles through so much more. An ignored recall on a truck could mean a major towing accident that puts the driver and other cars around them in serious danger.

Here’s the good news: Chevys can’t be listed for sale as Certified Pre-Owned until any and all recall issues have been handled. So you can be certain that your CPO Chevy truck is in optimal condition and up to date on all recalls. That’s a truck that’s ready to be put to work.

#4 – Great Warranties

Certified Chevys definitely come with great warranties––both powertrain and bumper-to-bumper. The Chevy CPO program starts with a 12-month or 12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and seals the deal with a six-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

These warranties are nice to have on any CPO car, but many would argue they’re critical on pickups. You know how hard you push your truck. That means the previous owner probably worked the truck pretty hard, too. It’s especially nice to have the assurance that you’ll be covered if something goes wrong with the liftgate, trailer hitch, or anything else.

We know many truck drivers use their vehicles for work. You can’t afford to be slowed down by calling tons of auto body shops and mechanics, looking for the best price on repairs. The warranties on certified Chevy trucks ensure that you can handle repairs quickly and at no cost to you (when the damage is covered under warranty). That means you can get back to work sooner.

#5 – Countless Configuration Options

When you shop the new trucks offered by Chevy, you’re limited to the current model year’s engine options, bed and cab configurations, and features. But when you shop for a CPO Chevy truck, you can look at every model released within the last six years. That means you have tons of choices when it comes to engines, bed size, cab size, and more. It even means more options as far as four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive.

When you drive a pickup, you likely have specific tasks and environments in mind for it. That means you need a very specific configuration, towing capability, bed size…you get it. You need control over the design of your pickup. Control means not paying for anything you don’t need but also getting everything you do need. Shopping for new pickups just limits these options, and truck drivers don’t need limitations.

Our Certified Chevys Are Ready When You Are

When you need a reliable pickup that’s in excellent condition, offered at a great price, and ready to work, you need a CPO Chevy. These trucks have gone through strict inspections and come with generous warranties. Truck drivers need this peace of mind because they work their vehicles hard. If you’re buying a pickup for your business, you have a budget to stick to, and maybe a brand-new pickup isn’t in that budget. A certified Chevy means new-car assurances at used-car prices.

Since Certified Pre-Owned Chevys can be up to six years old, you have multiple versions to choose from, allowing maximum customizability. That’s a perk that’s invaluable to a truck driver. We know that because many of us are truck drivers ourselves. A CPO Chevy gets you a truck from one of America’s most trusted brands at a budget-friendly price, served up with peace of mind.