MINI is owned by BMW, and its certified pre-owned vehicle (CPO) program largely aligns with that offered by its parent company in Canada. To become a CPO vehicle, the MINI must:
- Be within 5 years of its in-service date
- Have fewer than 120,000 kilometres
- Pass a “comprehensive 360-degree” inspection and reconditioning process at a dealership
MINI says that its CPO vehicles will have all maintenance and repair needs taken care of by a factory-trained technician before the vehicle is put up for sale, and any parts used will be genuine MINI parts.
MINI Certified Pre-Owned: The CarGurus CPO Guide
- Warranty
- Perks
- Emergency Roadside Assistance
- Vehicle History Report
- 3-day, 300 km Exchange Privilege
- Special Financing
- Advice when choosing your CPO MINI
- How good is the MINI CPO program?
- Canadian CPO Programs by Automaker
Warranty
Every certified pre-owned MINI vehicle is backed by at least 1 year of warranty coverage. Depending on the age of the vehicle, it may be covered either by the balance of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for up to 4 years or 80,000 kms, whichever comes first, or a 5-year and unlimited-kilometre Powertrain Limited Warranty effective from the vehicle’s in-service date. Extended warranties are available for purchase providing coverage for up to 8 years from the in-service date.
Perks
Emergency Roadside Assistance
The MINI CPO roadside assistance plan lasts for the term of the CPO contract and includes battery service, fuel or fluid delivery and lock-out assistance. In the event of a mechanical breakdown, towing is covered for up to 80 kilometers per incident, to the nearest MINI dealer or authorized service provider. Winching service is also provided if the vehicle requires removal from snow or a ditch.
Vehicle History Report
All MINI CPO vehicles come with a Carfax vehicle history report.
3-day, 300 km Exchange Privilege
Should a MINI CPO purchaser not be satisfied, the vehicle can be exchanged for another MINI certified pre-owned vehicle within 3 days or 300 kilometres of the original sale.
Special Financing
MINI occasionally gives special offers for rates and financing terms for its CPO vehicles. Specific details will vary by model and location.
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Advice when choosing your CPO MINI
Get the best deal you can
Although CPO vehicles do offer more guarantees in terms of quality and condition, you should still seek to get the best selling price when negotiating for the purchase. For example, a larger down payment might help lower monthly payments if you’re buying on finance.
You should also get the dealer to to go through a finance example versus a lease example with you.
You could also use the spec of the car to help negotiate a deal. For example if you wanted a car with foglights, a sunroof, a roof rack or a specific style of alloy wheels but the dealer couldn’t supply a car to that precise spec, it’s potentially a lever for negotiation—especially if it’s approaching the end of the month and the dealer has targets to hit...
Double-check the car is right for you
It’s wise to take the car for a test drive if at all possible – because although the assurances you’ll get from buying a car that’s approved by a CPO program mean the vehicle should be dependable, you still need to know if it suits you. For example, does it have desirable on-board tech such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility or premium audio? Does it have power seats or memory seats? How easy is it to use the navigation system, the cruise control or the steering wheel controls?
You should also to check you are happy with how well other gadgets. work, such as the rearview camera or reverse sensing system, or rear air conditioning, if the car has it.
How good is the MINI CPO program?
All CPO MINIs wil lbe covered by at least one year of warranty, but it's not the most generous program, and the three-day exchange privilege is also restrictive compared to the CPO programs from other manufacturers.
