Certified FAQ

What is GM Certified?

Get the reliability of a new car without the new car price!
Every GM Certified pre-owned Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, and Saturn that is less than five years old and under 60,000 miles is reconditioned to GM factory standards, and upon completion of a rugged 110 point inspection, is considered GM Certified.

Many different makes and models of GM Certified vehicles are available at Tom Benson Chevrolet. These vehicles met GM's tough standards when they were first built. Now they once again have to meet a 110 point inspection or they won't be Certified.

Quite simply it's having the reliability of a new car with the affordably of a used.

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from owning a GM Certified used car

As a San Antonio area GM Certified used car dealer, Tom Benson Chevrolet aims at providing customers with safe, reliable cars and trucks. GM Certified vehicles are high-quality, fully inspected and reconditioned used vehicles from America's top-selling manufacturer-certified brand.

Our Certified vehicles are exceptionally durable, well-built cars, with most of their useful lives still ahead of them. The vehicles are checked by a dedicated technician who does the safety inspections on all of our used vehicles to ensure consistency.

Any cosmetic repairs or service that needs to be done is handled on our premises.( Tom Benson Chevrolet boasts a state-of-the-art Service Department, servicing both new and used cars for customers throughout the San Antonio area.)

The condition of the used cars is then evaluated for consideration for the Tom Benson Chevrolet GM Certified used cars program. If the car falls within certified pre-owned guidelines, our next step is a well-conducted rigorous and comprehensive inspection, with the criteria determined by the automaker that built the vehicle.

Multi-point inspection includes all major systems and components (brakes, steering, suspension, transmission, electrical, etc.), and areas that do not pass are repaired or replaced. Those used vehicles that pass inspection are ready to be added to the Tom Benson Chevrolet GM Certified used cars or trucks inventory, ready for sale and backed by a manufacturer warranty - just as if you were buying a new car.

Vehicles with a certified authorization generally cost a bit more than regular used cars, regardless of make or model, for the confidence and security of acquiringTom Benson Chevrolet GM Certified used cars. The additional cost is considered as assurance that the used car is a solid purchase: if you are buying a certified used car, it was already thoroughly inspected by a mechanic. Anything that was wrong, or about to go wrong, has been repaired.

Our Tom Benson Chevrolet GM used cars certification process removes one of the major drawbacks to buying a used car - uncertainty about its mechanical condition. We try to keep the best selection of the most sought after used cars, trucks.

Buying a GM Certified vehicle at Tom Benson Chevrolet will give you the peace of mind you're looking for.