Close Certified vs One-Owner Cars near Zephyrhills, FL
At Subaru of Wesley Chapel, we want our customers to be able to shop for a used car without sacrificing their high standards for quality. As part of that effort, we offer plenty of one-owner and certified options for sale! Our team of experts can fill you in about these two different categories, so keep reading.
One-Owner
Setting your sights on one-owner used vehicles means you can expect your next car to have been gently driven around Zephyrhills. That’s because it would have been bought or leased straight from the factory, and the previous owner would have had warranty coverage for most if not all of the time they had it in their possession. This in turn would translate into a stellar maintenance record, since warranties can be voided when routine upkeep is neglected. If your prospective purchase was a lease, it would have been even more impeccably serviced, because lessees are subject to wear guidelines and mileage allowances. All in all, for a pre-owned car in like-new condition cosmetically and mechanically, one-owner options are a good bet.
Certified
When it comes to Subaru certified vehicles, you can expect to benefit from additional quality assurance measures. To earn the certified badge of honor, these cars undergo meticulous 152-point inspections that put them under the microscope from top to bottom. Once they are put back on the market after being reconditioned with OEM parts, they’re offered for sale with a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty1 for ultimate peace of mind. Buying certified also means you’ll get to access the latest features the automotive industry has to provide, since models have to be from recent production years to qualify. This option is also budget-friendly, because you might be eligible for affordable special finance rates.
Which Option Is Right for You?
There’s no right or wrong answer when it’s time for you to decide between a one-owner car and certified vehicle, but you can definitely consider some key factors to make a choice that works for you. For instance, if you have a well-equipped garage where you often spend time fixing up your car, a one-owner option might be more cost-effective, since you won’t be paying extra for a warranty. On the other hand, the assurance of manufacturer coverage might be well worth it for you in case of mechanical problems on Route 39. Subaru certified models also include roadside assistance that can come in handy if you get a tire blowout on the way to Zephyr Park. We can provide further guidance to help you with your used car purchase, so contact us without hesitation.
Can I Get Additional Coverage for My Certified Subaru?
- Yes, you can purchase additional coverage for your certified Subaru, whether it's the Classic Plan or the Gold Plus Plan.
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Testimonials
I was completely satisfied.
“ I was completely satisfied. Thank You Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Robert ”
First class all the way!
“ First class all the way! From start to finish no xx, no issues and no surprises. I HIGHLY recommend this dealership!! ”
“ Dario was incredibly helpful. He had a no pressure sales approach and took time to answer all of my questions and ensure I felt fully informed when considering trading in my vehicle. He was helpful, honest, and transparent throughout the interaction and seemed to genuinely want to help. ”
Sarit is Amazing!
“ Sarit is Amazing! She jumped thru hoops and surprised me with sunroof on new lease! ”
Nice representative- Molly, was extremely helpful and
“ Nice representative- Molly, was extremely helpful and very quick to respond. I love the food truck idea as well. You made my first maintenance visit enjoyable. Time went quickly and your entire team did an amazing job! ”
Service staff very accommodating, kind and made sure all
“ Service staff very accommodating, kind and made sure all my needs were met. Never felt that I was not important. ”
Gabe was wonderful to work with Kevin in finance was
“ Gabe was wonderful to work with Kevin in finance was quick but wait time for finance took a while. ”
Garrett welcome us when walking in and informed us of the
“ Garrett welcome us when walking in and informed us of the recall for our car Sunroof. He was clear on explaining the services to be performed what items had a charged and what did not which assisted us making a decision on what we wanted. ”
Very professional service , and excellent communication.
“ Very professional service , and excellent communication. Garrett is a great service advisor and I would highly recommend this dealership . Thank you for all your hard work ! ”
“ Subaru of Wesley Chapel, and Malcom specifically went above and beyond to make our deal smooth and convenient. I highly recommend them for their stellar customer service and top notch professionalism. Next time we're in the market for a vehicle, we will definitely contact Subaru of Wesley Chapel. ”
Excellent service.
“ Excellent service. Zach was on it from start doesn’t try to sell stuff you don’t need. ”
Outstanding service dept.
“ Outstanding service dept. I drive over 2 hours to have them take care of our 2 Subaru's ”
Malcom at Wesley Chapel Subaru was a joy to work with.
“ Malcom at Wesley Chapel Subaru was a joy to work with. He did not pressure us and worked within our schedule. Delivery of the vehicle was smooth and the dealership in general made buying a new Subaru a very enjoyable experience. We cannot wait until our vehicle orientation class next week. We Highly recommended this dealership ”
Malcom very helpful, aver all the experience was good.
“ Malcom very helpful, aver all the experience was good.I have always hated trying to trade cars, usually a very trying experience. This was not bad at all. ”
Wesley Chapel dealership was so accommodating that I find
“ Wesley Chapel dealership was so accommodating that I find it hard to believe. Todd and Kevin worked so hard to make it happen and quickly. This is our 3D time getting a Subaru from this dealer. Did not matter that we live hundreds miles away, they figured out. Five stars isn’t enough. ”
Thanks to Hipolito Claudio he did a great job with my new
“ Thanks to Hipolito Claudio he did a great job with my new vehicle he explained everything about the car and he helped me in the new purchase I recommend him five star ”
Luke was kind, professional and very knowledgeable about
“ Luke was kind, professional and very knowledgeable about all models. Highly recommend working with him. ”
Already did this.
“ Already did this. Everyone very helpful! Waiting room comfortable . Always helpful when calling for info too ”
“ Malcom was amazing and im very happy with my 2026 WRX Limited with only 900 Miles and CPO warranty!!! I found a Gem and they made it happen! I am an entrepreneur, investor and salesman...my income is weird. I wanted to finance something for once and Chase auto and Brad the finance manager I worked with got it done. Sold my 2019 WRX STI for this. Manual is great on country roads out in Alabama, not so fun in Tampa. My insurance is also about $180 less on the new one compared to my STI, so that's also a win. The dealership also got me a loaner vehcile for almost a week until my check cleared when I sold WRX STI. Very respectably they would not buy my STI because there was damage i was not aware of from the last dealership I bought it from. The used car manager was also great , and I sold at carmax for a very fair deal at his recommendation. Subaru of Welsey Chapel stands behind what they sell and helped guide me to get a good deal somewhere else. Even though its a 2019 WRX STI with 30k miles...there was damage not acceptable when it comes to reselling it on the lot at the dealership. It was also not acceptable to me and I sold it immediately. Very grateful for their honesty and flexibility throughout this unique process. I highly recommend this dealership, ask for Malcom! I also sold Subarus as a salesman for 4 years and was in car sales for 6 years total. Ive had Subarus for their reliability, safety and AWD for over 6 years. I am originally from Boston and travel back their to surf in the winter and I also love snowboarding, so I need a capable vehcile in all conditions. I like performance so this was my choice for my needs, with the roof racks i have im all set. But theyre some of the safest cars on the planet. Volvo is the best but its Luxury class(50k+) Subaru is without a question the safest everyday vehicle for families and daily driving. Ive seen photos of horrible accidents from customers walking into buy a new one...walking in. My kids will drive Subarus. Subaru also originated from a company called Fuji Heavy Industries , which was originally in aerospace technology. "Subaru" Is the actual Japanese word for the constellation of the Pleiades cluster, the Seven Sisters. They have some of the best engineers in the world. I also dont leave good reviews lightly. Ive loved all my Subarus and had no issues. And my first WRX i tuned and did a ton of Mods and upgrades on....no issues. If you're shopping for one definitely give Malcom and Wesley Chapel Subaru a chance to help you out!! Yes that's my truck too 🤫🫡🤑. ”
They are great.
“ They are great. Friendly. Knowledgeable answer questions and explain what the plan is to address the issue you're there to address. ”
The least "high-pressure" and most enjoyable car buying
“ The least "high-pressure" and most enjoyable car buying experience I've ever had. Highly recommend! ”
I wouldn’t take my Subaru anywhere else.
“ I wouldn’t take my Subaru anywhere else. Great customer service great mechanics great staff great Location. ”
Clean and well maintained.
“ Clean and well maintained. Friendly staff and low pressure sales approach. Fair trade value and a modest discount on the new Subaru Ascent we purchased. ”
Clean super friendly kept me informed prompt contact on
“ Clean super friendly kept me informed prompt contact on the recall. I am very appreciative. ”
Amazing dealer.
“ Amazing dealer. So helpful and worked to help me get a great monthly deal. I couldn’t be happier. ”
Salesman and manager did a great job helping us on our
“ Salesman and manager did a great job helping us on our two lease car return and helping us to buy a new car. Thanks Subaru of Wesley Chapel ”
Justin and Stephen were both professional and courteous.
“ Justin and Stephen were both professional and courteous. The service was efficient. Both gentlemen answered all of our questions. ”
Justin was quick to check us in and kept up updated on
“ Justin was quick to check us in and kept up updated on our service. He was ver pleasure and smiled a lot during our. Our conversations. ”
Very Clean.
“ Very Clean. The staff is very friendly & helpful. Got a great deal. That's it ”
“ Eddie was a great salesman, no pressure. Process was efficient. Inventory was good, had the vehicle and color we wanted. Explained the lease details and honored the terms we has seen in advertising. A great experience. ”
Service is fast and efficient.
“ Service is fast and efficient. They remember who I am so it is a nice personal touch. ”
Simply the best dealership I ever worked with.
“ Simply the best dealership I ever worked with. Great service provided by friendly, knowledgeable people. Their simply the best! ”
“ Went to see a car we were interested in. They made the deal we needed happen ”
Great service and very accommodating.
“ Great service and very accommodating. waiting for salesperson to look into a trade in, yea ”
Kevin, Sebastian, and John were extremely helpful.
“ Kevin, Sebastian, and John were extremely helpful. This dealership is the best! They really treat you like family and are very accommodating to your needs!! ”
Everyone was cordial and helpful.
“ Everyone was cordial and helpful. We dropped of the vehicle the day before and was called the next morning that the car was ready. Very speedy service. Very satisfied. ”
I was very happy on how the deal was done.
“ I was very happy on how the deal was done. Dario did a great job of explaining everything, making it easy to understand. The new car was ready that same day. The dealership itself is very bright and exceptionally clean and orderly. Even though this dealer is further away from my home, it was worth the drive. ”
Service was great.
“ Service was great. Zack did outstanding in explaining with need to be done. Thanks Again. ”
Best Subaru dealership in the west coast Florida.
“ Best Subaru dealership in the west coast Florida. This my third time purchasing a vehicle for my family and for Todd the salesman they better not get rid of him he knows how to sale a car very professional Thank you Todd , will definitely recommend this dealership to family and friends ”
Service keeps you well informed through out the whole
“ Service keeps you well informed through out the whole process. Molly is an asset to your organization ”
I love this place.
“ I love this place.... this time my service advisor was Molly. She was wonderful but so is Justin and Zach... The dealership is top notch! ”
You got me in there quickly did what they needed to do
“ You got me in there quickly did what they needed to do and even check something else. I asked him to do the service was excellent. ”
Fast and thorough service as usual.
“ Fast and thorough service as usual. Love the express oil change and the video. 10/10 recommend! ”
Subaru of Wesley Chapel diagnosed the problem and gave me
“ Subaru of Wesley Chapel diagnosed the problem and gave me options for repair in a timely manner. Very happy with the results of the repair.. ”
This dealership is quick to respond and provide feedback
“ This dealership is quick to respond and provide feedback about car related issues that are brought up. I was given a loaner car when needed.They are professional and thorough. ”
Service is always on time and explained so you
“ Service is always on time and explained so you understand. Waiting area has coffee and treats for more in-depth service. ”
Brillianrt communication and attention.
“ Brillianrt communication and attention. Great service wish there was more valet service.Nearly brillant- really. ”
Nice friendly people .
“ Nice friendly people . Wait time between purchase and finance could be improved . We came from Lakeland so initial drive was long to start ”
“ Good service department ”