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You'll see "172-point inspection" on a lot of certified Ford listings. It sounds good, but what does it actually mean? Here's what Ford checks before a vehicle earns Gold Certified status, how it's different from Blue Certified, and why it's worth caring about when you're shopping used.

Gold Certified is the top level of the Ford Blue Advantage program. To qualify, a vehicle has to be less than six years old with fewer than 80,000 miles. Then it has to pass the 172-point inspection.

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A good used truck can save you a lot of money. A bad one can cost you just as much. Trucks get worked hard, so two that look the same on the lot can be in totally different shape underneath. Here's what we tell people to check before buying a used truck around Chino Hills and the rest of the Inland Empire.

Start with the paperwork. Regular oil changes and fluid services are a good sign. Gaps of 20,000 or 30,000 miles with nothing on record are not. Pull the vehicle…

Buying used saves you money. The catch has always been not really knowing what you're getting. That's the gap Ford Blue Advantage was built to close. Here's what certified actually means when you shop at Chino Hills Ford, and how to tell if it's the right fit for you.

Ford Blue Advantage has three levels, and they're not the same thing, so it's worth knowing which one you're looking at.