Certified Car Programs - Best of Best

Intellichoice, Inc. annually ranks car makers' certified used car programs. They ask consumers what they liked and disliked about the certification programs. This year, Volkswagen and Jaguar had the highest ranked programs.

Certification programs are now offered by all major car manufacturers. Certified vehicles, sold on dealers' pre-owned car lots, are typically late-model, low mileage vehicles that have been inspected and maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications, and provided with a manufacturer-backed warranty. Cost for certified vehicles is generally higher than other vehicles.