Drive Confidently with CarBravo

Shopping at a used car dealership like ours is a smart way to find a reliable vehicle while staying within your budget. Used vehicles depreciate more slowly, are more affordably priced, and offer a wider selection of makes and models. Fortunately, the good news doesn’t stop there. 

With rising prices, more drivers are turning to used vehicles to save money. However, they expect the same script–an experience laden with concerns about vehicle condition and maintenance history. Traditionally, shopping for a used vehicle meant taking a great risk, but that’s no longer true. 

At LaFontaine Buick GMC Ann Arbor, we’re thrilled to be a CarBravo dealership and introduce a new, more confident, and rewarding way to shop for a used vehicle. Backed by General Motors, CarBravo gives shoppers greater confidence when purchasing a used car, truck, or SUV. 

Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting program. 

What Is CarBravo? 

CarBravo is General Motors’ used-vehicle marketplace and certified vehicle program, designed to provide shoppers with additional confidence through inspections, warranties, and ownership benefits.

Unlike traditional Certified Pre-Owned programs that are limited to a single automaker’s marque, CarBravo models span the entire spectrum of world-renowned brands. You’ll find GM models from Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC alongside non-GM vehicles. 

The result? A top-quality selection that provides drivers like you with a higher-quality used vehicle experience backed by inspections, warranty coverage, roadside assistance, and many other benefits. 

CarBravo provides the confidence you deserve on the pre-owned lot. 

What Makes a Vehicle “CarBravo Certified?” 

Not every used vehicle qualifies for CarBravo certification. Why? 

GM’s certified used vehicle program holds models to higher standards to give customers like you the best, top-quality selection. 

To earn certification, eligible vehicles first qualify based on their age and mileage, which determines where they fall in the two-tiered program–CarBravo or BravoBudget. 

From there, the vehicles undergo a rigorous multi-point inspection performed by certified technicians. These inspections evaluate major components, ensuring every vehicle meets the program’s stringent quality standards. 

CarBravo Certified Vehicles 

CarBravo vehicles are generally newer models with lower mileage that have passed a comprehensive inspection and vetting process. Vehicles in this category must meet strict requirements for age, condition, and overall quality. 

CarBravo vehicles meet these standards:

• Less than 10 model years old
• Have less than 100,000 miles on the odometer 
• Pass a 126-point inspection 

BravoBudget Vehicles 

Budget-savvy shoppers looking for an older pre-owned car, truck, or SUV that offers greater confidence and peace of mind will appreciate BravoBudget models. Why? 

BravoBudget models recognize something that most certified used vehicle programs do not: the value of older models with higher mileage. These cars, trucks, and SUVs still have a lot to offer and plenty of miles left on the odometer, and CarBravo leverages that with this second tier. 

BravoBudget vehicles meet these standards: 

• 10 to 15 model years old 
• 100,000 to 150,000 miles on the odometer
• Pass a strict 62-point inspection 

The result? Cars, trucks, and SUVs that offer more confidence and certainty to value-conscious buyers seeking dependable transportation at a lower price point.

The Inspection Process: CarBravo Standards 

One of the biggest reasons shoppers choose CarBravo is the inspection process. 

Unlike a standard used vehicle, which is cleaned inside and out before joining our lot, every used CarBravo vehicle undergoes a comprehensive inspection that verifies it’s worthy of certification, a place in our inventory, and a future in your driveway. 

During the inspection, our certified technicians assess critical vehicle systems, such as: 

• Engine 
• Transmission
• Steering
• Suspension
• Batteries
• Brakes 
• Tires and wheels
• Electrical components
• Interior and exterior condition
• Safety features

Vehicles that do not meet the CarBravo standards are either repaired before certification or removed from the program altogether. 

The process, albeit highly competitive, ensures that shoppers like you have access to a selection of pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs that have been carefully evaluated to deliver the quality, value, and reliability you deserve. 

Benefits of Buying a CarBravo Vehicle

CarBravo certification offers much more than an inspection alone. Drivers enjoy a variety of benefits designed to provide confidence long after they leave our lot. 

Warranties: Peace of Mind for Every Mile 

One of the most valuable CarBravo benefits is warranty protection, a benefit you won’t find on traditional used vehicles that are sold as-is.

These warranties vary by certification, but both CarBravo and BravoBudget warranties cover these core components: 

• Engine
• Turbocharger 
• Supercharger
• Driving systems
• Transfer case
• Transmission
• Transaxle
• Seals
• Gaskets

This bumper-to-bumper limited warranty offers coverage for:

• 12 months or 12,000 miles on CarBravo models.
• 30 days or 1,000 miles on BravoBudget models. 

Extended Coverage with CarBravo

CarBravo models less than 10 model years old with fewer than 100,000 miles on the odometer have more components covered than BravoBudget models do. 

The CarBravo warranty also includes:

• Air conditioner
• Brakes 
• EV and hybrid components 
• Electrical 
• Front and rear suspension 
• Regenerative braking system 
• Steering

Roadside Assistance: 24/7, 365 Days a Year

Unexpected situations can happen to any driver, but GM helps you prepare for the unexpected by adding roadside assistance to every CarBravo and BravoBudget vehicle. 

This coverage runs the duration of your warranty and offers 24-hour roadside service, 365 days a year. It’s an essential service that can assist with a dead car battery, a flat tire, an empty fuel tank, lockouts, and more.

Satisfaction Guarantee, Total Transparency, & Convenience

CarBravo is designed to make the used vehicle buying experience more transparent and convenient from start to finish. Every eligible CarBravo vehicle includes benefits that help shoppers confidently navigate their purchase and enjoy support long after the sale. 

These benefits run the entire spectrum, from satisfaction to convenience:

• Transparency via every CARFAX vehicle history report 
• Vehicles with any applicable safety recalls addressed before certification
• Courtesy transportation for covered warranty repairs 
• Top-quality service from expert technicians at CarBravo dealerships like ours 
• No extra charges or hidden fees for parts, labor, or towing on covered warranty repairs 
• A 10-day or 500-mile vehicle exchange program that ensures your satisfaction 

Together, these features create a more relaxed, worry-free ownership experience and reinforce CarBravo’s commitment to your satisfaction at every step of the car-buying and ownership process. 

FAQs: Know Before You Shop

Have questions? We have answers as your CarBravo dealer. 

#1 What is CarBravo? 

• CarBravo is General Motors’ certified used vehicle program, providing warranty coverage and additional benefits that many used vehicles don’t offer. 

#2 Are CarBravo models only GM brands? 

• CarBravo models can be any make and model, and are not limited to GM brands. As a result, you can shop Buick, Cadillac, GMC, and Chevrolet models alongside world-renowned brands like Ford, Ram, Jeep, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Audi, BMW, and countless others. 

#3 Does every vehicle earn CarBravo certification? 

• No. CarBravo vehicles are held to higher standards: every vehicle must meet specific age and mileage requirements before undergoing a thorough inspection by certified technicians. Vehicles are also certified recall-free. 

#4 What’s the difference between CarBravo and BravoBudget? 

• CarBravo is a tiered program that includes newer models, less than 10 model years old, with fewer than 100,000 miles on the odometer, that qualify as CarBravo models. Older models are classified as BravoBudget, which are 10 to 15 years old and have between 100,000 and 150,000 miles on the odometer. These models are also inspected, backed by BravoBudget warranties, and include many ownership perks. 

#5 Where can I shop for CarBravo vehicles? 

• You can shop the entire CarBravo showroom online, a perk that adds convenience and puts an impressive selection of top-quality cars, trucks, and SUVs at your fingertips. You can also browse your options in person at LaFontaine Buick GMC Ann Arbor, where our team is excited to help you find the perfect fit for your needs.
  

Shop with Confidence Through CarBravo

Buying a used vehicle shouldn’t mean compromising on quality, reliability, or peace of mind. CarBravo helps take the uncertainty out of the process by offering carefully inspected vehicles backed by warranty coverage, roadside assistance, and additional ownership benefits. Whether you’re searching for a newer pre-owned model or a budget-friendly vehicle that still meets rigorous standards, CarBravo provides added confidence at every stage of ownership. At LaFontaine Buick GMC Ann Arbor, we’re proud to offer CarBravo-certified vehicles and help drivers find dependable transportation that fits their needs, lifestyle, and budget.

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