A new car loses roughly 15 to 20 percent of its value in the first year. A certified pre-owned car has already taken that hit, yet still carries a manufacturer-grade warranty from us.
## What certification actually means
Every Autoriva Certified car passes a 212-point inspection, gets fresh fluids, new wear parts where needed, and comes with a 12-month comprehensive warranty plus roadside assistance.
## Financing differences
New cars often get lower promotional rates, but the lower principal on a certified car usually wins on total cost. Use our finance calculator to compare both on the same term.
## Our take
If you keep cars beyond five years, new makes sense. If you change every three, certified is hard to beat.
