Volvo is now offering free factory scheduled-maintenance packages to its warranty coverage on Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. The company's new Protection Plus+ coverage for used vehicles, and already includes "six years or 100,000 miles of zero-deductible replacement" or "repair for defective components, six year or 100,000 miles of roadside assistance, a Carfax buy-back guarantee, and transferability between owners."

So-called certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles (or certified used vehicles) often end up attracting new buyers, as they can be better deals than new cars. With a warranty equivalent to those offered on new vehicle, this will only help the matter…