Nissan Certified Pre-Owned Benefits
A 167-point inspection, a CARFAX® Vehicle History Report and a 7-year/100,000-mile limited warranty — a Certified Pre-Owned Nissan gives you a nearly-new car with the paperwork to prove it. Here is exactly what the program covers.
Nissan Certified Pre-Owned Benefits at Old Orchard Nissan.
Every vehicle above has already passed Nissan’s certification process before it’s listed for sale — this section explains exactly what that means, since “certified pre-owned” isn’t one single standard. Old Orchard Nissan, at 5240 Golf Road in Skokie, IL, certifies vehicles under Nissan’s official programs, not a dealership-invented inspection.
What Comes With a Certified Pre-Owned Nissan
Regardless of which certification tier a specific vehicle falls under, Nissan-certified pre-owned vehicles include:
- 24/7 roadside assistance for the duration of the warranty — towing, flat tire, jump-start, and lockout help, up to $100 per claim.
- Rental car reimbursement while a warranty-covered repair is being made — up to $42 a day, to a $210 maximum.
- Travel interruption coverage if you’re stranded 100+ miles from home — up to $500 toward meals, lodging and alternative transportation.
- A year of prepaid maintenance — Nissan-scheduled maintenance covered for the first year of ownership or 15,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- A 90-day SiriusXM trial on equipped vehicles.
- A free CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a guaranteed trade-in program.
- A transferable warranty — if you sell the vehicle privately before the warranty ends, it passes to the next owner (one private-party transfer).
Three Certification Tiers, One Standard for Quality
Nissan actually runs three certification programs, and which one applies depends on the specific vehicle’s age, mileage, and whether it’s gas or electric:
| Program | Vehicle Age / Mileage | Inspection | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Certified | Up to 6 years old, under 80,000 miles (gas models) | 167-point inspection | 7 years / 100,000 miles limited powertrain, from the original in-service date |
| EV Certified | Up to 6 years old, under 80,000 miles (electric models) | 139-point inspection | 7 years / 100,000 miles limited powertrain, from the original in-service date |
| Certified Select | Up to 10 years old, under 100,000 miles (Nissan and select other makes) | 84-point inspection | 12 months / 12,000 miles, from the date of purchase |
A few things worth knowing before you compare that table to another dealer’s: the 7-year/100,000-mile coverage is a limited powertrain warranty — engine, transmission and transfer case, drivetrain, and the electric-drive components on an EV — not bumper-to-bumper, and there’s a $100 deductible per visit. If you want the fuller coverage, Nissan’s Security+Plus® Wrap plan is designed to wrap around it; ask us. And the age limit is measured in months from the vehicle’s original in-service date, not model years, so a car’s eligibility depends on when it was first sold rather than what’s printed on the badge. The roadside, rental and travel benefits above run for the length of whichever warranty applies — which is 84 months on a Nissan Certified or EV Certified vehicle and 12 months on a Certified Select one.
Not sure which tier a specific vehicle above falls under? Ask us — we’ll confirm the exact inspection and warranty coverage for the VIN you’re looking at before you buy.
Why Buy Certified at Old Orchard Nissan
Old Orchard Nissan, at 5240 Golf Road in Skokie, IL, has been named Nissan Dealer of the Year three times (2019, 2023, and 2024) and serves drivers throughout Evanston, Lincolnwood, Niles, Morton Grove, Wilmette, and Chicago’s North Side. Buying certified here means the inspection, the warranty, and everything after the sale is handled in one place:
Feel free to contact Old Orchard Nissan if you have any questions, and a representative will get back to you shortly. Our dealership is conveniently located in Skokie, Illinois and we happily sell pre-owned vehicles to surrounding areas like Chicago, Niles, and West Plains.
- Financing and trade-in value on your current vehicle
- Current manufacturer incentives applied to certified models where eligible
- Warranty-covered service and routine maintenance at our own Nissan service department — not a generic shop guessing at what your certified warranty actually covers
- Genuine parts from our own Nissan parts department if anything needs replacing down the line
- EV certification, if you’re shopping electric — we’re an EV Certified dealer, which is why a certified ARIYA or LEAF can be sold and supported here at all.
Certified vs. Non-Certified Pre-Owned
You’ll typically pay more for a certified vehicle than a comparable non-certified used one — worth knowing what that difference actually buys you before deciding it’s not worth it:
- Certified pre-owned. Passed Nissan’s official inspection, backed by a manufacturer warranty and the roadside/travel benefits above, with a documented CARFAX history. You’re paying for verified condition and a warranty that follows the car, not just a lower price today.
- Non-certified used. Usually the lower sticker price, but no manufacturer inspection or warranty backing it — what you see (and what any inspection you arrange yourself finds) is what you get. Every pre-owned vehicle we sell still goes through our own 156-point inspection first, certified or not. Our full used inventory includes both certified and non-certified options if you’d rather compare directly.
Neither is the automatically “right” choice — it depends on how much that warranty and inspection are worth to you versus the upfront savings. Our team can walk you through a specific certified and non-certified vehicle side by side if that helps.
FAQs About Certified Pre-Owned Nissan
If your question isn’t covered here, call us at (847) 965-3460 — our team will give you a straight answer.
What does “Nissan Certified” actually mean?
It means the vehicle passed Nissan’s official certification inspection (167 points for gas models, 139 for EVs, or 84 for the broader Certified Select tier) and comes with the matching warranty and roadside/travel benefits above — not just a dealer’s own once-over.
How old or high-mileage can a certified vehicle be?
Under the standard Nissan Certified and EV Certified programs, up to 6 years old and under 80,000 miles. Nissan Certified Select extends that to up to 10 years old and under 100,000 miles, including some non-Nissan models. Age is counted from when the vehicle was first put into service rather than by model year, so ask us about a specific car rather than assuming from the badge.
Is the 7-year/100,000-mile warranty bumper-to-bumper?
No, and it’s worth being clear about that. It’s a limited powertrain warranty — engine, transmission and transfer case, drivetrain, and the electric-drive components on an EV — with a $100 deductible per visit. Suspension, steering, brakes, air conditioning and infotainment aren’t part of it. If you want coverage closer to bumper-to-bumper, ask us about the Security+Plus® Wrap plan, which is built to sit on top of the certified warranty.
Does the warranty transfer if I sell the vehicle?
Yes — Nissan’s certified warranty is transferable to a new private owner if you sell before it expires, which can make the vehicle easier to sell down the road. It’s one transfer, private party to private party.
Can I get extended coverage beyond the standard certified warranty?
Yes — ask us about Nissan’s Security+Plus® protection plans for additional coverage beyond the standard certified warranty term.
Is a certified pre-owned Nissan a good deal compared to new?
For a lot of buyers, yes — you get a vehicle that’s already been through a real inspection process and comes with manufacturer-backed warranty coverage, typically at a lower price than the same model new. Whether it’s the better move for you specifically depends on your budget and how long you plan to keep it — happy to talk through it.
Can I test drive a certified pre-owned Nissan before buying?
Yes — Old Orchard Nissan offers no-obligation extended test drives, not just a lap around the block, so ask your product specialist for details when you find one you’re interested in above.
Ready to Find Yours?
Browse the certified inventory above, or see our full used inventory if you want to compare against non-certified options. Get pre-qualified online in about a minute, or find out what your current vehicle is worth toward your next one. You can also head back to our homepage to explore everything else Old Orchard Nissan has to offer.