Each Subaru Certified Pre-Owned vehicle passes a thorough 152-point inspection that covers engine operation, emissions, electrical system, radiator, brakes, exhaust and more! It will be checked inside and out, from the undercarriage to under the hood. Anything not up to Subaru's high standards will be repaired, reconditioned or replaced. Each CPO Subaru is from the current or past five model years, and has been driven fewer than 80,000 miles.

    You can buy with confidence, because every Subaru Certified Pre-Owned vehicle comes with a Subaru-backed, nationally accepted and recognized, 6-year, 100,000-mile powertrain coverage, 24/7 Roadside Assistance, Rental and Towing Coverage, and a complete Carfax Report - including the Carfax Buyback Guarantee.  Affordable upgrade options are available. Prefer Stanley Subaru's exclusive Lifetime Powertrain Protection Plan? You can choose that instead! Flexibility is just another reason that Stanley Subaru is the Smart Choice.

Here are the 7 Most Common Questions About Certified Pre-Owned Subarus:

Question: What makes a Certified Pre-Owned Subaru different from any other used Subaru?

Answer: A lot! In order for your Pre-owned Subaru to even qualify for certification, if must pass a stringent 152-point inspection. All items that do not pass must be corrected in order to qualify for certification.

Q: What are some of the items on this 152-point inspection?

A: We road test the vehicle and check the undercarriage. We check fluid levels, filters, wiper blades, battery, tires and tire pressure, brakes, audio equipment, power equipment (windows, locks, etc), exhaust system, cosmetics, air conditioning and heater, defogger, clutch and operation of automatic transmission, cruise-control and power moonroof (to name a few). To see the 152-point inspection form in its entirety, click here.

Q: OK, its thoroughly inspected and reconditioned, but what kind of protection will my Certified Pre-Owned Subaru have?

A: The standard mechanical breakdown protection plan on a Subaru Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is 6 years/100,000 mile powertrain protection plan. This plan covers the following: Engine=Engine block, cylinder heads, all internal lubricated parts, camshaft, drive belts, intake manifold, flywheel, valve covers, oil sending unit, oil pan, oil pump, motor mounts, seals and gaskets, turbocharger assembly and fuel injection system. All-Wheel Drive=Final drive housing/gear differential assembly, all internal parts, axle shafts, constant velocity joints, propeller shaft, center support bearings, universal joints, wheel bearings and spindle, rear torsion bars and control arms, hub bearings, seals and gaskets. Transmission=Transaxle case, all internal parts, torque converter, transmission mounts, seals, and gaskets.

Q: Are there optional upgrades to the standard Powertrain Coverage?

A: Yes. Optional upgrades include the Classic and the Gold. Classic, which covers everything in the standard coverage, PLUS: Cooling and fuel=radiator, water pump, fuel lines, fuel tank, engine fans, fan motors, heater core, fuel sending unit. Steering=Steering rack assembly and all internal parts, steering column shaft and coupling, universal joints, power steering pump, seals and gaskets. Front Suspension=MacPherson struts, transverse link control arms, shafts and bushings, ball joints, steering knuckles, wheel bearings, stabilizer bar and bushings, seals and gaskets. Air Conditioning=Compressor, condenser, evaporator, expansion valve, blower motor, clutch and pulley, compressor seal, receiver/dryer. Electrical=Alternator, voltage regulator, starter motor and solenoid, wiring harness, engine management control unit, power window motors, windshield wiper motors, analog dash gauges, trip computer, clock, heater blower motor and switch, manually operated switches, digital instrumentation cluster, horns, window regulators, speedometer head, electrical relays, sunroof motor. Brakes=Master cylinder, wheel cylinder, pressure holding valve (hill holder), hydraulic lines and fittings, disc brake calipers, power break assist unit, Antilock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), seals and gaskets. The Gold Upgrade Plan includes EVERYTHING on your Subaru with the following exceptions: Scheduled maintenance services and parts described in the Subaru Warranty and Service booklet with your vehicle and other normal maintenance services and parts including engine tune-ip, suspension alignment, wheel balancing, filters, lubricants, engine coolant, fluids, wiper blades, belts, hoses, spark plugs, brake pads, linings and shoes, clutch disc and recharging of the air conditioning system, unless in conjunction with the replacement of a covered air conditioning part. Other parts not covered are glass, weatherstrips, lenses, sealed beams, light bulbs, tires, hard and soft trim, catalytic converter, brake rotors and drums, shock absorbers, battery, rust damage, wind noise, squeaks, rattles and cable or linkage adjustment. Accessories are covered only if factory installed or approved.

Q: Does the Subaru Certified Pre-Owned program have a deductible?

A: The standard Powertrain Coverage does not have a deductible. The upgrade plans are available with $0, $50 and $100 options.

Q: What should I do if I have a mechanical breakdown?

A: Try to get your Subaru back to your Subaru dealer, unless further damage would result from driving it. Otherwise, you can call our toll-free number for roadside assistance. Added security is honored throughout the United States and Canada.

Q: What is a CARFAX vehicle history report and why is it important?

A: The CARFAX vehicle history report shows if the vehicle has ever been in a major collision, has had flood damage was subject to a manufacturer buyback (lemon law buyback) CARFAX is the most trusted provider of vehicle history information. They have built a database of more than 4 billion records that covers virtually every car and truck on the road today. All Subaru Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are backed by the CARFAX guarantee. For more information on CARFAX, visit www.carfax.com. Stanley Subaru provides FREE CARFAX reports on ALL Preowned vehicles. The Free Reports are available on our website, here at our dealership, and by scanning the QR codes on our window stickers.

Subaru Selects Carfax for Certified Pre-Owned Program
CENTREVILLE, Va., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. has named Carfax as its official provider of vehicle history information for the Subaru Certified Pre-Owned program. Since 2005, Subaru has required that every Subaru vehicle submitted for certification must have a Carfax Vehicle History Report. Under the renewed agreement, Carfax Reports continue to be one of the vital parts of the Subaru certification process. 

"Subaru and Carfax are two strong brands that consumers trust," said Richard Cvijanovich, owner of Subaru Superstore of Chandler in Arizona. "When a customer drives by our dealership, they know we are a Carfax Advantage Dealer. This helps further increase credibility to our clients, especially with our Certified Subaru vehicles."

Free Carfax Vehicle History Reports are available with every Certified Pre-Owned Subaru. Thirty-two manufacturers choose Carfax to build confidence in their Certified Pre-Owned program.

Carfax is the vehicle history expert for used car buyers, sellers and the automotive industry. Carfax created the Vehicle History Report in 1986 and is trusted by dealerships across North America to help acquire, advertise and retail used cars. Carfax is integrated with over 250 acquisition and inventory companies and is the vehicle history provider of choice for 32 manufacturer Certified programs plus 2,000 automotive Web sites. Online shoppers view Carfax® Vehicle History Reports(TM) included with dealer listings more than 85 million times a year to buy with more confidence. Become a Carfax Advantage(TM) dealer or learn how Carfax can help your dealership win by visiting www.carfaxonline.com .

Connect with CARFAX on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter @CarfaxReports and watch them on YouTube. Friend Car Fox on Facebook and follow him on Twitter@TheCarFox. Download the 'Carfax for Dealers' mobile app from the App Store(SM) and Android Market(SM).

Source: Press Release from Carfax as listed on MarketWatch: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/subaru-selects-carfax-for-certified-pre-owned-program-2012-01-31

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