Which means it's kinda BS and so the independent market can invent their own certification. Bonus: find ex-dealership mechanics who can advise in compensating for imperfections in the CPO process, increasing the value of the independent cert over the manufacturer one.
"it's kinda BS and so the independent market can invent their own certification."
Exactly. Exactly. (2x for emphasis). (Although there is value for sure to the warranty part.
They can invent their own word and certification. But they also need to provide a warranty for sure.
What you are really getting is the fact that someone is standing behind something. You are getting a warranty. And so it's a fancier way of describing a warranty. After all who really cares about the inspection part if someone is saying they will fix things?