Can Any Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz Be Certified?
Only Mercedes-Benz models that are less than six years old and have fewer than 75,000 miles on their odometers qualify for the certified program. Pre-owned Mercedes-Benz models must also have full service histories, and CARFAX vehicle history reports to be eligible for certification. Most of the certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz models on our lot were traded in by Southport, NC residents who purchased or leased them from us when they were new.
What Happens During the Certification Process?
The first step in the certification process is a visual inspection of the pre-owned vehicle's interior and body to make sure that they meet the program's appearance standards. Once this is done, pre-owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles are subjected to a thorough inspection conducted by factory-trained technicians who check more than 165 components and systems. Any worn or damaged components discovered by the technicians are replaced, and all required routine maintenance is performed. This level of scrutiny ensures certified vehicles meet Mercedes-Benz standards, and it provides Hampstead, NC and New Bern, NC residents with peace of mind.
How Can I Be Sure That a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz Won't Have Problems?
The certification inspection has been designed to find and identify the kind of things that could cause problems in a pre-owned vehicle. Still, there are issues that driving a car will reveal that a visual inspection will not. This is why every certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz is taken on a long test drive after it has been inspected and any needed maintenance and repair work has been completed. During this test drive, our experienced technicians make sure that steering, suspension, engine, and braking system components are working properly, and they even use sophisticated equipment to measure ride quality and interior sound levels.
Are Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Backed by a Warranty?
Certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles that are less than four years old and have covered fewer than 50,000 miles have coverage remaining on their original factory warranties. Once these limits are exceeded, a Mercedes-Benz certified limited warranty will go into effect, providing an additional year of coverage with no mileage limitations. If a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz is more than four years old or has more than 50,000 miles on its odometer, it will be backed by a one-year warranty with unlimited mileage. All Mercedes-Benz dealers around the country accept this warranty, and the components it covers include:
- Engine and transmission parts
- Drive shafts and other powertrain components
- Suspension parts like coils and springs
- Brake parts not subject to normal wear and tear
- Electrical systems
- Steering parts
- Audio components and navigation systems
Does Buying a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz Have Any Other Perks?
Customers who purchase certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz models, like a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz C-Class, receive a number of perks. They can exchange their vehicles within seven days if they are not happy with them as long as they have not driven more than 500 miles, and they receive up to $300 per day to cover trip interruption expenses if they have problems. The Mercedes-Benz certified pre-owned vehicle program also provides free roadside assistance for our Morehead City, NC or Jacksonville, NC customers.
Test Drive a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz at Bob King Autohaus Today
Bob King Autohaus in Wilmington, NC has a wide range of certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles that have been thoroughly inspected by our factory-trained technicians and refurbished to like-new condition. If you want to drive a Mercedes-Benz that looks like a brand-new car but costs a lot less, stop in to test drive a certified pre-owned model today.
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