Only 12% of Used Cars Are CPO—Worth the Extra $1,700?
Roughly one in eight used cars sold right now carries a certified pre-owned badge. That scarcity isn’t an accident. Cox Automotive’s own data put CPO sales at 13.7% of the…
CPO Sales Are Sinking in 2026 — Is Certified Still Worth It?
Certified pre-owned sales are dropping in 2026. It’s not because buyers stopped caring about warranties. CPO sales fell more than 11% year over year in March. Through the first quarter…
Used Car vs. Certified Pre-Owned: What’s the Difference (and Which One Should You Buy)?
If you’ve started shopping for a used car lately, you’ve probably noticed two very different price tags on cars that otherwise look identical: the same year, same trim, sometimes even…