Motor Trend Certified Advantage

Your MOTOR TREND Certified Advantage Dealer - Committed to Customers

Every carefully-selected dealer participating in the MOTOR TREND Certified Advantage program must meet stringent criteria, and maintain that criteria over the life of the program to ensure that your car buying and ownership experience meets the rigorous standards of the MOTOR TREND Certified Advantage Program.
Your Certified Advantage Dealer

    * Loves cars and is passionate about helping drivers enjoy their cars.
    * Is both a sales-satisfaction and service-satisfaction leader, as measured by manufacturer surveys, standing behind the vehicles they sell
    * Has a Better Business Bureau rating of B or higher
    * Agrees to meet all program guidelines and to participate in mandatory training prior to joining the program
    * Is tracked and audited in customer satisfaction by MOTOR TREND Certified Advantage customers and EasyCare
    * Has a great reputation and commitment to exceptional buying experience, delivering tremendous value for customers, and providing a first class ownership experience
    * Honors the MOTOR TREND Certified Advantage 7-Point Pledge

MOTOR TREND Certified Advantage Vehicle Inspection Form

So you can rest assured that you get a like-new vehicle, for a pre-owned price, all MOTOR TREND Certified Advantage vehicles are thoroughly inspected, repaired and guaranteed.

MOTOR TREND Certified Advantage Seven Point Performance Pledge

Every dealer in the MTCA program must adhere to this 7-Point Pledge, designed to guarantee your satisfaction with your pre-owned vehicle.

1. Friendly and Fun

You will be promptly greeted by a courteous, professionally trained automotive consultant.

2. Get the Vehicle You Want

You will be given an opportunity to fully describe your wants and needs with regard to a vehicle and your consultant will help you select the vehicles that match your specifications.

3. Get the Facts You Need

You will be given an opportunity to learn about the vehicles you want to know about, have all your questions answered and assess the performance of the vehicles for yourself via a comprehensive test drive.

4. Get a Great Price

We will present, in writing, a fair and competitive price on your choice of MOTOR TREND Certified Advantage vehicles so that you will have all the information you need to make the best decision.

5. Never Lose Your Keys Again

You will receive the EasyCare Ownership Enhancement Benefits included with the vehicle at no additional charge and be given the opportunity to extend or upgrade each of them if you so choose.

6. No Questions Asked 72 Hour Return Guarantee

You will be allowed a 72 Hour/300 mile Exchange Policy so that you are certain that the Motor Trend Certified Advantage vehicle you buy is the one you want.

7. Best Value Guarantee

You will receive a "Best Value Guarantee" allowing you to buy with confidence.

Akins Ford Lincoln Mercury of Athens

Sales: 877-610-7755