ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As new model year vehicles begin to find their way into dealerships, the back half of the year is a great time to take advantage of deals on available certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles.

"The extra cost of a certified pre-owned vehicle may seem like a lot, but it provides more peace of mind than a regular used car," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. "You can't discount the value of a comprehensive inspection, which every CPO vehicle goes through, and the added perks of CPO are a great option for buyers to consider."

The editors at Autotrader have rounded up some of the best CPO deals to help shoppers find that perfect certified pre-owned vehicle to get through the dog days of summer.

Autotrader Editors' Top Picks for Certified Pre-Owned Deals for August 2018
This month, Acura is offering an incentive to sweeten the deal on its certified pre-owned program: through the end of August, qualified shoppers interested in a certified pre-owned MDX or RDX can get 0.99 percent interest for up to 36 months, 1.99 percent for up to 60 months, and 2.99 for up to 72 months -- excellent offers for used vehicles.

BMW's certified pre-owned program offers an excellent deal to entice qualified buyers: through the end of August, BMW is offering 1.9 percent interest for up to 60 months on certified pre-owned 2014-2016 versions of the 3 Series, 4 Series, and 5 Series.

Buick's certified pre-owned program is offering a good deal for qualified shoppers interested in financing their next vehicle, touting 1.9 percent interest for up to 36 months on all certified pre-owned versions of the Enclave and Encore crossovers. That's a good deal on a used car, especially when you factor in the enticing CPO warranty.

Chevrolet's certified pre-owned program is touting an alluring special finance offer for qualified shoppers interested in a CPO vehicle: 1.9 percent interest for up to 36 months on all certified pre-owned Chevy Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, and Traverse models.

Ford's certified pre-owned program is offering an impressive deal: through the end of the month, qualified shoppers interested in a certified pre-owned Ford can get 1.9 percent interest for up to 36 months, 2.9 percent for 60 months, or 3.9 percent for 72 months -- all enticing deals, especially for used vehicles.

Lincoln's certified pre-owned program offers an excellent deal on certified pre-owned models: through the end of the month, Lincoln is offering 2.9 percent interest for up to 66 months on all CPO models, which is an excellent deal with a long term.

Mazda's certified pre-owned program offers an appealing benefit: a low-interest finance rate. For qualified shoppers interested in financing a certified pre-owned Mazda, the automaker is offering 0.9 percent interest for up to 36 months, which is a great deal for a used vehicle.

Subaru's certified pre-owned program is offering qualified shoppers an excellent deal: interest rates starting at 1.49 percent for up to 36 months, which is a low rate for a desirable vehicle like a certified pre-owned Subaru.

What it means to you: If you're looking for budget-friendly car with the peace of mind that comes with a long warranty, you'll want to check out our list of the top CPO deals and incentives available in August.

To see Autotrader's full coverage of the CPO programs mentioned and available inventory, please visit https://www.autotrader.com/car-deals/cpo-deals-august-2018-281474979875337.

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