For my money, certified pre-owned vehicles are the best deal in used cars and trucks. If I didn’t think so, I wouldn’t encourage anybody who asks, including my own friends and relatives, to seek out a CPO over an ordinary used car or truck. Yes, CPO vehicles cost more than a non-certified used vehicle. That’s because you are paying for the security of knowing your purchase has been properly maintained, and other assurances you do not get with a plain old non-certified used vehicle.