The certified pre-owned vehicle program initially began in the 90′s when the popularity of leasing cars created many used cars in great condition having been turned into the car dealerships. The certified used car program was designed to create incentives for consumers to buy the used lease cars that met high standards.

At Spirit Toyota, the certification process includes insuring that the vehicle is in good mechanical condition by a 160 point mechanic inspection and any repairs are taken care of.  Certified Toyota cars must be newer model years, and have low mileage. There is an extended service agreement as well as a free car history report that comes with all Toyota certified vehicles.

Toyota has gone a step further and is now offering an innovative program for used cars, the only pre-owned certified program specializing in hybrids. No other company has offered a certified pre-owned program that specializes in hybrids. The certified Toyota program goes a step beyond the regular certification process in offering an additional 14 inspections of key hybrid components like; the hybrid transaxle, control modules, and the battery, and includes a 100,000 mile warranty on the hybrid battery.

Over 2 million certified Toyota hybrids have been reportedly sold in the United States. The program offers; 3 Month/3,000 mile comprehensive warranty, 7-Year/100,000-mile limited power train warranty, 7-Year/100,000-Mile Roadside Assistance, a 174-Point Quality Assurance Inspection and a CarMax Vehicle History Report. It is recommended that you still get a mechanic inspection when you purchase a certified vehicle; it is not advisable to rely solely on the inspection or vehicle history report.

Toyota is offering special buyer incentives an low new car interest rates on any certified hybrid Toyota. The offer is for a limited time only, so check with your local St. Louis Toyota dealer, Spirit Toyota to find out if the offer is still good.