Toyota has teamed up with eBay Motors to allow potential car buyers to search through their local Toyota dealership’s certified used vehicle inventory including the popular Toyota Prius model.

“The TCUV program combines the confidence of purchasing a new vehicle with the value of a used vehicle to provide a “like new” ownership experience. Toyota certified used vehicles offer consumers a smart alternative to traditional used car options and give them the peace of mind they seek in a used vehicle. TCUV posted sales of 253,855 vehicles this year through November, an increase of 1.5 percent over the same period last year.” (Source: PR Newswire)

A quick search in my area came up with 10 certified pre-owned Prius out of 110 for sale. The vehicles that are part of the Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUV) program come with a much higher price tag than their non-certified counterparts have. This is to be expected, however, as dealerships have a much higher overhead than private parties.

There are several items listed in the “Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Advantage” document but the biggest seems to be if you plan to finance a used Prius. Customers purchasing a certified used Prius are eligible to receive new car financing rates. Other benefits of a certified used Prius are a 3 month/3,000 mile warranty, a 160-point inspection and a CARFAX vehicle history report (which you can order for yourself separately).

The program is convenient for a customer that requires a certified used vehicle but if you are looking for a Prius at a great rate, you may want to skip over the factory certified vehicles and save yourself a few thousand dollars.

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