With the CPO market booming and on track for record sales this year, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association is adding another element to its Certified Pre-Owned program.

Announced during this week’s 2015 NIADA Convention & Expo, the association is expanding its partnership with Carfax to include the company’s vehicle history reports in its CPO program.

Now, all NIADA CPO vehicles will come with a Carfax VHR, provided free to buyers from subscribing dealers and are listed for sales on Carfax Used Car Listings.

NIADA management explained this move was made in direct response to dealer requests.

"Our dealers have spoken loud and clear that they want Carfax for our Certified Pre-Owned program," NIADA senior vice president of member services Scott Lilja said. "Carfax Reports add another level of confidence for buyers purchasing NIADA Certified vehicles. Plus, our dealers' certified inventory gets in front of more ready-to-buy shoppers at carfax.com. We're thrilled to give our 16,000 dealer members a resource that is proven to help sell more cars faster."

With the addition of the NIADA CPO program, the association joins 38 manufacturer brands that utilize Carfax reports to inspire consumer confidence.

"The demand for certified pre-owned vehicles keeps growing every year," said Bill Eager, vice president of the dealer business unit at Carfax. "Carfax and NIADA are helping connect independent dealers with more confident customers that want to buy certified vehicles. With Carfax Used Car Listings, Carfax Reports and myCarfax, dealers have the tools that make it fast and easy for people to find and care for NIADA Certified vehicles."

Vehicles eligible for NIADA certification — administered and insured by Warrantech — must all pass a 125-point inspection and other requirements, including qualifying for the Carfax Buyback Guarantee.

The NIADA CPO program is already reaping positive results at dealers across the country. Auto Remarketing talked with one, in particular — Frank Fuzy, co-owner of Century Motors of South Florida.

Fuzy said the store sells about 50 to 60 NIADA CPO cars each month, but it goes beyond that.

Fuzy said his store is one of the top-selling dealers on eBay Motors, and having the NIADA CPO designation on that site has aided Century Motors of South Florida in its search results presence, helping the store extend its reach.