Oct 29, 2021

The Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned program is an official offering that is only available at Cadillac dealerships. These meticulously inspected models have much to offer drivers who want the satisfaction of driving a Cadillac without paying full price for one. For drivers in the Grand Forks, North Dakota, area, Rydell Cadillac is the place to be to find the latest and great certified pre-owned Cadillacs.

If you’re wondering what exactly a certified pre-owned Cadillac is, use this guide to enlighten yourself.

Pre-Owned vs Used Cadillacs

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There is a distinction between a certified pre-owned Cadillac and a used one. Certified pre-owned Cadillacs are a step above the used car class, thanks to several perks that come with them. Certified pre-owned vehicles are held to a higher standard of reliability and quality, and are meticulously inspected to ensure that you’re getting the best new-to-you Cadillac for your money. If you’re looking for a great deal on a luxury Cadillac, shopping a dealership’s selection of certified pre-owned models may be the way to go.

Whether you’re looking for a family-ready Escalade, a luxury-minded sedan such as the CTS, or something in between such as the XT SUV series, you can find plenty of more affordable price tags if you’re willing to buy a slightly driven and older model. Let’s dive into what makes buying a certified pre-owned Cadillac worth your time and money.

Cadillac’s 172-Point Inspection

Before any used vehicle gets the certified pre-owned designation, it must first pass a 172-point inspection. These exhaustive tests are designed to make sure that any Cadillac that’s certified pre-owned is a Cadillac you can trust.

During this inspection, the Cadillac will be searched from top to bottom for anything that might cause problems down the road. Both the interior and exterior are inspected. The licensed technicians will look at both aesthetic and functional issues, following up with a full detailing to make the Cadillac look as good as new. Though many used models are perfectly fine for those looking for a good deal, it’s the models which can pass this extensive inspection that are eligible to be certified pre-owned.

After the Cadillac becomes a certified pre-owned model, technicians are dedicated to making sure it gets all of its scheduled maintenance taken care of until it finds a home with you. Each eligible Cadillac model also gets a vehicle history report that will let you know what the vehicle’s previous life entailed. With the Cadillac mark of approval and transparent honesty, certified pre-owned Cadillacs are hard to pass up if you don’t absolutely have to have the latest model.

Certified Pre-Owned Warranties

When you purchase a certified pre-owned Cadillac from a quality licensed Cadillac dealership, you’ll also get a limited warranty to protect you should any surprises appear down the line. Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks offers a 1-year warranty with unlimited miles. This perk is offered both to protect you from an unlikely unforeseen issue with your used Cadillac, as well as to show you how confident we are that your certified pre-owned vehicle can handle what you throw at it.

If you purchase a Cadillac from the last four model years, its original 4-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty may still apply. Once this original warranty is up, the certified pre-owned 1-year warranty begins to continue your coverage. This system gives you up to a maximum of 5 years of warranty protection should something in your Cadillac go awry.

On top of this warranty, you’ll get a 24-hour roadside assistance service for the life of the warranty. When you choose a certified pre-owned Cadillac, you’re also choosing a support team that can come to your assistance when needed wherever your adventures take you.

Cadillac Extras for Certified Vehicles

Cadillac offers several additional benefits to sweeten the pot for drivers who choose to purchase a certified pre-owned Cadillac. For starters, if you ever have to take advantage of the warranty because your vehicle requires repairs, Cadillac keeps you on the road with a courtesy transportation program until your pre-owned model is back in action. If you purchased a Cadillac model capable of streaming SiriusXM, you’ll get a complimentary three-month subscription that you can use to give your drives the perfect soundtrack.

You’ll also be able to participate in the My Cadillac Rewards program:

  • Every time you purchase a certified pre-owned Cadillac, you’ll get 6,000 My Cadillac Rewards. 
  • You get 1,000 points just for enrolling in the points program. 
  • You can save your points to purchase offerings such as an OnStar protection plan, genuine Cadillac accessories, certified service maintenance visits, or even to help pay for your next Cadillac.

Who Can Sell Certified Pre-Owned Cadillacs?

Not everyone can sell these trustworthy pre-owned cars. If you’re interested in finding a luxury vehicle for a more affordable price tag, you’ll want to visit a certified pre-owned Cadillac dealership. Quality Cadillac dealerships will offer both brand-new models and certified pre-owned models.

For a Cadillac to be eligible for the certified pre-owned program, it must be less than 2 years old or have fewer the 50,000 miles on the odometer. It also must pass the 172-point inspection and a road test. A large reason why that is is that Cadillac and its dealerships want to make sure that you can trust the certified pre-owned program’s promise of quality, reliable, and long-living previously owned vehicles.

Certified Pre-Owned Cadillacs at Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks

Now that you know what a certified pre-owned Cadillac has to offer your sense of style and your budget, give our expert team a visit at Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Our selection of new and certified pre-owned Cadillac models is always changing, so be sure to check back with us regularly to see what kind of deal you can get on your favorite Cadillac models. If you have any questions about the certified pre-owned Cadillac world, be sure to reach out to one of our friendly staff members so we can answer any of the questions you may have.