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Why is Honda's Certified Used Cars Program the best in
its class?
Every Honda we build is a product of innovative engineering
and quality manufacturing. And only well-maintained late-model Hondas are
eligible for certification.
Our certification process includes an
exhaustive 150-point mechanical and appearance inspection to ensure that each
vehicle meets the highest possible standards. Honda-trained mechanics scrutinize
all major vehicle systems, including brakes, engine and drivetrain, steering and
suspension, tires, wheels, exhaust system and vehicle interior and exterior. We
replace any component that does not meet our stringent standards with Genuine
Honda Parts, or restore it to "like-new" condition. We take pride in each step
of our certification process so you'll be completely satisfied with your
Honda.
Honda dealers also perform a history check to make sure that a
"lemon" or salvaged vehicle will not be registered as a Honda Certified Used
Car. Vehicle History Reports (VHR) perform the following functions as well:
- Ensure correct mileage on the odometer
- Check emissions readings over the life of the car
- Prevent the possibility of purchasing a stolen car
A copy of each car's Vehicle History Report will be kept at the Honda dealership and will be available for you to see.
Mechanical Inspection
Items (Replaced with Genuine Honda Parts)
1.
Engine oil and filter
2. Air filter
3. Brake Fluid
4. Floor mats
(replace mats, unless like-new)
5. Wiper blades
6. Coolant-if
contaminated
7. Tires-minimum tread depth 4/32"
8. Brake pads-if wear is
greater than 50%
9. Brake shoes-if wear is greater than 50%
10. Battery-if
more than 3 years old
11. Antenna mast-if bent or sticking
12. Automatic
Transmission Fluid-if discolored
Road
Test
13. Starting (cold/hot)
14. Acceleration (power, A/T shift
points)
15. Driveability (smoothness)
16. Braking (noise, vibration,
effort)
17. A/T shift quality
18. M/T shifter operation
19. M/T clutch
(smoothness, effort, slippage)
20. CV joint noise (full lock turn R/L)
21.
Idle vibration (cold/hot)
22. Steering (effort, drifting R or L)
23.
Cruise control operation
24. Parking brake operation
25. Horn
operation
26. Wind noise/squeaks/rattles
27. Speedometer/odometer
operation
28. Heater/defroster operation
29. A/C cooling
performance
30. Tire vibration
31. Engine operating
temperature
Underhood
32. Battery
(corrosion, age, charge level)
33. Radiator (leaks, road-hazard
damage)
34. Cooling fan operation
35. Coolant (replace if rusty or
non-Honda fluid)
36. Power steering (fluid level, belt tension)
37.
Distributor (cap/rotor condition, shaft looseness)
38. Ignition wires
39.
Fuel system connections (leakage)
40. A/C compressor (proper cycling, belt
tension)
41. A/C air-outlet temperature
42. Heater valve adjustment
43.
Alternator belt tension
44. Valve noise
45. Engine mount condition
46.
Brake fluid (replace with Honda fluid)
47. A/C condenser (corrosion, road
hazard damage)
48. Engine (remove valve cover, verify adequate
maint.)
Under Vehicle
49. Tires/OEM
speed rating
50. Tires/OEM Siz
51. Road-hazard damage
52. All four
matching quality
53. Uneven wear
54. Sidewall cracking
55.
Wheels/rims
56. Valve stem condition
57. Wheel nuts properly torqued (not
overtightened)
58. Engine/driveline
59. Engine (oil leaks, drain plug
threads)
60. Transmission leaks
61. Coolant leaks
62. Driveshaft boots
(cracks, leakage)
63. Brakes
64. Pad thickness
65. Caliper
leakage
66. Rear lining thickness
67. Rear wheel cylinder leakage
68.
Parking brake free movement and adjustment
69. Rotor thickness and
surface
70. Caliper free movement
71. Rear drum thickness and
surface
72. Hydraulic hose/line leakage
73. Suspension
74. McPherson
strut/shock absorber leakage
75. Bushing condition
76. Ball joint
tightness
77. Steering/power steering rack leakage
78. Tie rod end
tightness
79. Exhaust system
80. Leaks/rattles/road-hazard
damage
Exterior
81. Headlights
(high/low, aim)
82. Brake/turn lights
83. Antenna (retracts fully)
84.
Running lights
85. Water leaks
86. License plate light
87. Backup
light
88. Emergency flasher
Interior
89. Fuel gauge operation
90. All warning
lights (illuminated with ignition "ON")
91. Radio/CD/Navi operation
92.
Outside mirror operation (R/L)
93. Window operation (noise/speed/full
travel)
94. Door locks
95. Alarm operation (check remote)
96. Spare
tire (check pressure)
97. Seat belts (proper latching/retraction)
98.
Temperature gauge operation
99. Windshield wiper/washer operation
100.
Rear defogger operation
101. Inside mirror/vanity mirror
102. Power seat
operation
103. Interior lights (switch/door operation)
104. Luggage area
(jack/tools)
105. Sunroof operation
106. SRS (no warning lights)
107.
Fuel cover release
108. Engine hood release
109. Trunk lid release
110.
Headrest movement
111. Seat heater
112. Steering wheel tilt
113. Radio
auto mode function
114. Clock functions
115. Cigarette lighter
Appearance Inspection
Exterior
116. Underhood (clean engine
compartment)
117. Front Bumper (fascia, guards, finish)
118. Grille
(headlights, other lights, trim, emblems)
119. Hood (emblems, finish)
120.
LF Fender (finish, trim)
121. LF Door (finish, trim)
122. LR Door (finish,
trim)
123. LR Fender (finish, trim)
124. Trunk Lid (finish, trim)
125.
Rear Bumper (fascia, guards, finish)
126. RR Fender (finish, trim)
127. RR
Door (finish, trim)
128. RF Door (finish, trim)
129. RF Fender (finish,
trim)
130. Roof (finish, trim)
131. Glass (cracks, chips, scratches,
pitting)
132. Wheels/Wheel Covers (scratches, pitting)
133. Headlights
(cracks, chips, scratches, pitting)
134. Taillights (cracks, chips,
scratches, pitting)
135. Signal Lights (cracks, chips, scratches,
pitting)
Interior
136. Underhood
Emission Label
137. VIN Plate on Instrument Panel
138. VIN I.D
139.
VIN/FMVSS Label on Doorjamb
140. Instrument Panel (trim, controls,
console)
141. Driver's Seat (cushions, trim)
142. Driver's Door (controls,
trim)
143. Passenger's Seat (cushions, trim)
144. Front Carpet and Mats
(condition)
145. Rear Seat (cushions, trim)
146. LR Door/Quarter Trim
(controls, trim)
147. RR Door/Quarter Trim (controls, trim)
148. Rear
Carpet and Mats (condition)
149. Headliner (visors, package tray)
150.
Luggage Compartment (trim)