Certified Preowned Programs

Many manufacturers have certified preowned programs that promote used vehicles that meet high standards defined by the manufacturer. Each program has a different certification process. Click below to read the highlights of each manufacturer's Certified Preowned Program.

Audi
Acura
BMW
Chrysler
Dodge
Honda

Jeep
Lexus
Nissan
Scion
Toyota

Audi

Audi Certified Preowned vehicles must be five years old or newer and have less than 60,000 miles at time of certification in order to qualify as Audi Certified Preowned. Also, they must be in service at least four months or 4,000 miles from the original in-service date, each vehicle includes:

300+ Point Inspection
CARFAX vehicle history report
Up to 6 year/100,000 Mile Limited Warranty
The balance of the original 12-year Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty, regardless of mileage
24/7 Roadside Assistance for the duration of the warranty, including trip interruption benefits
The balance of no-charge scheduled maintenance
24-hour customer service support line
Complimentary service loaner
For vehicles certified before August 1, 2006, Warranty is transferable for $150. Warranty for vehicles certified after August 1, 2006 is not transferable.
Special financing and leasing available

Acura

Acura Certified Preowned vehicles must be 6 years old or newer with less than 80,000 miles, each vehicle includes:

150-point vehicle inspection
Vehicle History Report review
Three Day Guaranteed Exchange Policy (where applicable)
Certified Limited Warranty 12 months/12,000 miles
7-year/100,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty
$0 deductible
24 hour Roadside Assistance
Emergency Lock-out service
Emergency Fuel Delivery
Emergency Battery jump-start
Emergency Flat Tire Change (with good spare)
24-hour emergency towing services
Rental reimbursement benefits
Warranty is transferable
Attractive Honda Finance Rates and Leases
Optional Acura Care Certified Additional Coverage
3 months of free XM Satellite Radio with any factory-equipped Acura
Customer Care Benefits (during the 12 month/12,000 mile Limited Warranty period)
Acura Concierge Service
Computerized Trip-Routing/Map Services
Emergency Vehicle Lockout Service
Trip Interruption Benefits
24-hour Acura dealer locator
Hotel privileges directory

BMW

BMW Certified Preowned Vehicles must be in service for at least six months or have more than 6,000 miles but less than 60,000 miles on the odometer. Each vehicle includes:

Multipoint inspection
Limited 2 year/50,000-mile warranty - but not to exceed 100,000 miles or six years
Balance of new car warranty
Certified Pre-Owned BMW Protection Plan is fully transferable from the original Certified Pre-Owned BMW purchaser or lessee to subsequent owner(s) or lessee(s)
There is a $50.00 handling charge (per repair visit) that must be paid by the customer for any repairs covered under the terms of the Certified Pre-Owned BMW Limited Warranty.
24-hour roadside assistance
Lock-out service
Towing service
Emergency valet service
Trip interruption benefits up to $750 per incident, up to 5 days
Personalized trip routing
Special financing through BMW

Chrysler

Chrysler Certified Preowned vehicles must pass a history check and rigorous 125-point mechanical and appearance inspection and must be 5 model years old or newer and have less than 65,000 miles. Certified Chrysler vehicles include:

Rigorous 125-point mechanical and appearance inspection.
CARFAX Vehicle History Report
Factory-backed 6-Year/80,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty runs from date vehicle was sold new. A $150 deductible applies.
3-Month/3,000-Mile Maximum Care Limited Warranty with $150 deductible runs from date of sale of the vehicle, or at the expiration of the 3/36 Basic Warranty
24-Hour Towing and Roadside Assistance
Rental car coverage if repairs take vehicle out of service more than one day
Owner loyalty communications and service coupons

Dodge

Dodge Certified Preowned vehicles must pass a history check and rigorous 125-point mechanical and appearance inspection and must be 5 model years old or newer and have less than 65,000 miles. Certified Dodge vehicles include:

Rigorous 125-point mechanical and appearance inspection.
CARFAX Vehicle History Report
Factory-backed 6-Year/80,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty runs from date vehicle was sold new. A $150 deductible applies.
3-Month/3,000-Mile Maximum Care Limited Warranty with $150 deductible runs from date of sale of the vehicle, or at the expiration of the 3/36 Basic Warranty
24-Hour Towing and Roadside Assistance
Rental car coverage if repairs take vehicle out of service more than one day
Owner loyalty communications and service coupons

Honda

Honda Certified Preowned cars must be 6 years old or newer and the engine must have less than 80,000 miles. Each vehicle includes:

150-point mechanical and appearance inspection
7-year/100,000-mile Powertrain warranty from the vehicle's original in-service date
12 months/12,000 miles (whichever comes first) non-powertrain warranty from the original warranty expiration date or, if the original warranty has expired, from the Honda Certified Used Cars purchase date.
$0 deductible
Vehicle History Report
Warranty is transferable
Roadside Assistance

Jeep

Jeep Certified Preowned vehicles must pass a history check and rigorous 125-point mechanical and appearance inspection and must be 5 model years old or newer and have less than 65,000 miles. Certified Jeep vehicles include:

Rigorous 125-point mechanical and appearance inspection.
CARFAX Vehicle History Report
Factory-backed 6-Year/80,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty runs from date vehicle was sold new. A $150 deductible applies.
3-Month/3,000-Mile Maximum Care Limited Warranty with $150 deductible runs from date of sale of the vehicle, or at the expiration of the 3/36 Basic Warranty.
24-Hour Towing and Roadside Assistance
Rental car coverage if repairs take vehicle out of service more than one day
Owner loyalty communications and service coupons

Lexus

Lexus Certified Preowned vehicles must be 6 model years old or newer and have less than 70,000 miles. Each vehicle includes:

161-Point Inspection
CARFAX Report
3 Year/100,000 mile total-vehicle-mile warranty that starts on your date of purchase
No Deductible
24-hour Roadside Assistance
Complimentary loaner car for any warrantable repair
No Transferable Warranty
Trip Interruption up to $200 a night
Rental car reimbursement (up to $50 per day for up to 5 days)
Complimentary loaner car for any warrantable repair exceeding eight hours
Complimentary First Certified Service
Concierge services
Car Washes
New-Car Finance Rates and Terms

Nissan

Nissan Certified Preowned vehicles must be 5 years old or newer and have less than 60,000-miles. Nissan certified vehicles include:

156-Point Inspection
Vehicle title history report
Vehicle title insurance policy
84-month/100,000-mile limited warranty from the vehicle's original in-service date.
Optional Security+Plus Pre-Owned "WRAP" Service Contract
$50 Warranty Deductible
24-hour roadside assistance
Trip interruption coverage up to $500 per incident
Car rental reimbursements up to $35 a day, up to 5 days

Scion

Scion Certified Preowned Vehicles must have less than 85,000 miles on the odometer, and can only be the current model or six model years back. Scion Certified Preowned Vehicles include:

160-Point Quality Assurance Inspection
CARFAX Vehicle History Report
3-Month/3,000-Mile Comprehensive Warranty (from date of certified purchase)
7-Year/100,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty from original date of first use when purchased as new
7-Year/100,000-Mile Roadside Assistance from original date of first use when purchased as new
Warranty transferable at no cost for added resale value
Substitute Transportation
Toll-Free Line Assistance
Travel Protection
New car financing rates available

Toyota

Toyota Certified Preowned vehicles must have less than 85,000 miles on the odometer, and can only be the current model or six model years back. Toyota Certified Preowned Vehicles include:

160-Point Quality Assurance Inspection
CARFAX Vehicle History Report
3 Month/3,000 Mile Comprehensive Warranty
7-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty from original date first sold as new
Warranty transferable at no cost for added resale value
24-hour Roadside Assistance
Travel Protection
Substitute Transportation
Toll-Free Line Assistance
Special Financing Available

DCH representatives will be happy to explain the details of these programs and answer all of your questions.
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