(January 22, 2018) ATLANTA — It's officially 2018 and what better way to start the new year than to snap up some of the best incentive deals that January has to offer? While many car shoppers tend to see their purchasing options as black and white, new or used, a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle can be the perfect blend for those who are on a strict budget, but are not willing to compromise on the reliability and comfort that comes with purchasing a new vehicle.

"While CPO vehicles are often lightly used, with a long manufacturer-backed warranty, they come at a great discount from the new price," said Tara Trompeter, managing editor for Autotrader.

"Enticing car shoppers further, many automakers also offer special deals and incentives on CPO vehicles. And to ring in the new year, a number of automakers have added January exclusive incentives to their already strong programs."

The editors at Autotrader have rounded up some of the top CPO deals this month to help welcome in 2018 and guide car shoppers.

Autotrader editors' top picks for CPO deals for January

• BMW's CPO program boasts bumper-to-bumper coverage for up to one year from the expiration of the original factory comprehensive warranty, which lasts for four years or 50,000 miles. Want more coverage? No problem. This warranty can be extended for a fee. Plus, through the end of February, shoppers can also get a CPO 2014 or 2015 3 or 5 Series with 1.49 percent interest for up to 60 months.

• Buick's CPO program is particularly appealing, as it offers an extra year of bumper-to-bumper protection in addition to six years or 100,000 miles of powertrain coverage from the original sale date. On top of this impressive program, through the end of March Buick is also offering 1.9 percent interest on all CPO Buick Enclave and Encore models.

• Similar to Buick, Ford's CPO program offers an extra year of bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, along with seven years or 100,000 miles of powertrain protection from the original sale date. However, Buick is going the extra mile this month, offering 1.9 percent interest for up to 36 months, 2.9 percent for 60 months, and 3.9 percent for 72 months on all CPO models.

• Infiniti also touts a top-of-the-line CPO program, offering protection for vehicles for up to six years from the original sale date, with no mileage limit in some cases. Making the program even more alluring, through the end of the month qualified shoppers can get 1.25 percent interest for up to 36 months on all 2013-2018 CPO Infiniti models.

• Land Rover's CPO program is among the best in the luxury car world, as it boasts up to seven years or 100,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage from the original sale date. To top off this leading program, qualified shoppers through the end of the month can land excellent financing deals, with some models offering 0.9 percent interest for 24 months and either 1.9 or 2.9 percent for up to 60 months, depending on the model.

• Mazda's CPO program also goes above and beyond this month. In addition to offering one year of bumper-to-bumper coverage and up to seven years or 100,000 miles of powertrain coverage from the original sale date, qualified shoppers through the end of the month can also get 0.9 percent interest for up to 36 months on any CPO Mazda.

• Subaru's CPO program offers seven years or 100,000 miles of powertrain coverage from the original sale date. While the program may not extend the original bumper-to-bumper warranty, Subaru, through the end of the month, is touting 1.49 percent on CPO vehicles for up to 36 months.

• Volvo also boasts an industry-leading CPO program, offering a strong warranty that covers vehicles for up to seven years or 100,000 miles from the original sale date. For car shoppers with an eye on a Volvo S60, January is the time to buy. Through the end of the month, Volvo is touting 0 percent interest for up to 24 months on all CPO 2015 S60 models.