Sep 27, 2024

Choosing a pre-owned Toyota for your next vehicle is a smart decision for more reasons than one. A used Toyota offers many of the great performance, tech, and advanced safety features that new Toyota vehicles have, but at a fraction of the cost. Toyota vehicles also have a strong reputation for reliability, and when you purchase from your local Toyota dealer, you’ll have the added peace of mind that comes with a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle.

The Best Way to Buy a Pre-Owned Toyota

Buying a used car can be risky if you don’t know the vehicle’s history and mechanical condition. It takes a trained eye to spot potential problems, and that’s exactly what Toyota technicians do when they’re examining a used Toyota for the Toyota Certified program. Each vehicle is subject to a thorough inspection and reconditioning to like-new condition before it is accepted as a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle.

Once a vehicle passes inspection, it is sold with added benefits like extended warranty coverage and roadside assistance. Toyota Certified warranties are accepted at over 1,400 Toyota locations throughout the US and Canada with a $0 deductible. Warranty coverage can even be transferred to the next owner at no additional cost, giving you an advantage if you decide to sell your vehicle later.

Toyota Gold Certified

Toyota Certified Used Vehicles are separated into two programs: Toyota Gold Certified or Toyota Silver Certified. If a vehicle is less than 6 model years old with fewer than 85,000 miles, it can qualify for the Toyota Gold Certified program after passing a 160-point inspection.

Toyota Gold Certified vehicles qualify for standard new-car financing rates, and they’re protected with a limited comprehensive warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of purchase, whichever comes first. A limited powertrain warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance protects owners for 7 years or 100,000 miles from the original in-service date.

Toyota Silver Certified

Vehicles that are up to 10 model years old with up to 125,000 miles must pass a 136-point inspection to qualify for the Toyota Silver Certified program. Owners of a Toyota Silver Certified vehicle receive a limited powertrain warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of purchase.

Toyota Certified: Only at Your Toyota Dealer

The trained technicians at a Toyota service center work with Toyota vehicles every day, so they can easily find and fix problems that other technicians may not be able to. At an official Toyota store, you can find Toyota Certified vehicles, warranty protection, and special finance rates that you can’t get anywhere else.

To learn more about the Toyota Certified program, call or visit us at Toyota of Kingsport in Kingsport, TN. We have a large selection of Toyota Certified vehicles to choose from, including cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, and a helpful team ready to assist you from test drive to financing and beyond.