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Why Buy Subaru Certified Pre-Owned

Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles aim to meet the highest standards for safety, security, reliability, and intended performance - all of what you expect from a Subaru. Buy and drive with confidence knowing only the best earn the distinction of becoming Subaru Certified Pre-Owned. Eligible inventory comes with significant advantages over non-certified vehicles, including:

  • Certified Limited Pre-Owned Warranty coverage plans.
  • Passing a thorough 160-point Inspection.
  • Limited-Time Exchange Privileges.
  • In-depth CARFAX® Vehicle History Report.
  • 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Programs.

Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Benefits

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Subaru Certified Limited Warranty

All qualified Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle must be less than 8 years old (from their respective model year) and have less than 160,000km. Subaru Certified Limited Pre-Owned Warranty* coverage depends on the age and mileage of the Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle.

Vehicles with greater than 6-months and/or 10,000km remaining on their New Vehicle Limited Warranty are covered with the balance of their New Vehicle Limited Warranty. This warranty can be upgraded with a Subaru Protection Plan to extend coverage time/km.

Vehicles that are still under their original New Vehicle Limited Warranty (36-months/60,000-km), but with fewer than 6-months or 10,000-km (whichever comes first) remaining, are covered with a Subaru Certified Limited Warranty of 42-months/70,000-km (whichever comes first) from the original in-service date. This warranty can be upgraded with a Subaru Protection Plan to extend coverage time/km.

Vehicles no longer covered by their New Vehicle Limited Warranty (36-months/60,000-km), are up to five model years old and have been driven less than 100,000-km are covered with a 6-month/10,000-km Subaru Certified Limited Warranty. This warranty can be upgraded with a Subaru Protection Plan to extend coverage time/km.

Vehicles up to 8-model years old and have between 100,000-km and 160,000-km are covered with a 3-month/5,000-km Subaru Certified Limited Warranty. This warranty can be upgraded with a Subaru Protection Plan to extend coverage time/km.

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160-Point Inspection

Every Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle must pass a comprehensive 160-point inspection, during which any needed repair or maintenance is performed ensuring Subaru's highest standards of quality. Following a complete 360-degree review by one of our Subaru factory-trained technicians, you can rest assured knowing your vehicle has been prepared to the highest standards for every driving adventure ahead.

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Exchange Privelege

Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle customers have a one-time Exchange Privilege available. Whether you want to have your preferred pre-owned vehicle in a different colour or to select a different Subaru model entirely, this helps ensure you receive the vehicle you want.

Unless otherwise indicated, all Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles are eligible for the Exchange Privilege if exchanged with the selling Subaru Dealer within the first 10 calendar days or the first 1,000-km (whichever comes first) of the date of purchase.

The initial Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle purchaser or retail lessee may exchange the eligible vehicle for another Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle of equal or lesser value and receive credit for the difference, if the purchase price of the exchanged vehicle is less than the agreed upon exchange value of the vehicle being returned. If the purchase price of the replacement vehicle is more than the agreed upon value of the vehicle being returned, the purchaser will pay the difference.

The vehicle must still be owned or leased by the original Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle retail purchaser or lessee and must be returned to the selling Subaru dealer in the same condition as it was delivered, without damage or excessive wear and tear. An agreed upon 'exchange value' will be included on your Subaru Certified Limited Warranty Form.

Certain exclusions for exchange eligibility apply**, including a mandatory vehicle inspection which may affect exchange eligibility***.

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CARFAX® Vehicle History Report

All Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles come with a clear CARFAX® vehicle history report, which provides cross-Canada lien information, registration history (including branding information such as whether the vehicle has been listed as stolen, salvage, non-repairable, rebuilt, etc.) and U.S. history (if applicable). Plus, you get import/export records, odometer readings, third-party history and Canadian insurance history (including dates and values of processed claims along with collision estimate information) to help you get the full story and avoid hidden surprises.

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Subaru 360 C.A.R.E. (Roadside Assistance)

Every Subaru is designed and engineered to give you peace of mind and to keep you safely on the road. But our commitment to safety, security and well-being goes beyond - even for Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle owners. With the innovative Subaru 360 C.A.R.E. (Customer Assistance for Roadside Emergencies) program, members are guaranteed not only quick, courteous emergency roadside assistance in Canada and the United States, but also other benefits designed to ensure an extraordinary experience with your Subaru.

Best of all, the extensive Subaru 360 C.A.R.E. program - sponsored by Subaru Canada, Inc. and backed by Canada's leading automobile roadside assistance organization, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) - is included on every Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle, and can be extended for additional fees. As a Subaru 360 C.A.R.E. member, you have access to a dedicated CAA telephone number that will give you access to over 20,000 roadside assistance contractors and 1,000 CAA and American Automobile Association (AAA) offices throughout Canada and the United States.

*Subaru Certified Limited Pre-Owned Warranty offers comprehensive coverage for virtually every mechanical part of your vehicle (except those excluded under the general provisions section on the Subaru Certified Limited Warranty); major components such as steering, brake, suspension and select fuel system components; and powertrain coverage for specified engine, transmission and AWD system components.

**Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle customers are not eligible for the Exchange Privilege if the vehicle was a fleet purchase or a fleet lease; the vehicle was used for delivery, daily rental, hearse, limousine, taxi, snowplow or delivery services; the customer has previously exchanged a vehicle under the Subaru Certified Exchange Privilege within a period of 12 months commencing on the exchange date of the returned vehicle; the vehicle had after-market accessories installed (example radio, alarm system, etc.), unless the installation was performed by or sublet by the selling Subaru Certified dealer; the vehicle was structurally modified such that it would be ineligible to be certified as a Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle.

***Any Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle exchanged under the Subaru Certified Exchange Privilege will be inspected by the Subaru Certified dealer for damage and excessive wear and tear. If non-warranty repairs equal to or greater than $300 have been performed or are necessary, the vehicle is not eligible to be returned. If non-warranty repairs of less than $300 have been performed or are necessary, the cost of the repair will be deducted from the credit amount of the returned vehicle.

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