Why should you choose a Honda Certified Used Car?Every Honda built is a product of innovative engineering and quality manufacturing. And only well-maintained, late-model Hondas are eligible for certification.
The certification process includes an exhaustive 150-point mechanical and appearance inspection, performed by our Honda Certified Technicians, to ensure that each vehicle meets Honda Certified Used Cars standards. Our technicians scrutinize all major vehicle systems, including brakes, engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, exhaust system and vehicle interior and exterior.
The reconditioning process includes up-to-date scheduled maintenance services. In addition, our technicians recondition any component that does not meet our standards, or replace it with Genuine Honda parts.
We also perform a history check to make sure that a "lemon" or salvaged vehicle will not be registered as a Honda Certified Used Car. Before a vehicle can be certified, we run a CARFAX Vehicle History Report to assure that your Honda Certified Used Car does not contain any DMV-reported incidents such as salvage, fire, flood damage, odometer problems or lemon history.
Warranty
Every Honda Certified Used Car comes with peace of mind because of one of the most extensive used-car warranties in the business.
It covers major engine and transmission components, except for standard maintenance items, body glass and interior.
Honda will repair or replace any covered part that is defective in material or workmanship under normal use. There is a $0 deductible and the following major systems/components are covered:
Powertrain Covered for seven years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the vehicle's original in-service date. |
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Non-Powertrain Equipment Covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the original warranty expiration date or, if the original warranty has expired, from the Honda Certified Used Cars purchase date.
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Powertrain Items Covered - Engine - Drive System - Transmission |
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Non-Powertrain Equipment Items Covered - Steering - Suspension - Electrical - Air Conditioning - Heating and Cooling - Fuel System - Switches - Audio Repairs (Honda audio systems only) - Sensors |
*Body corrosion and some emissions components and seat belts are covered longer. See your vehicle's original warranty information booklets for specific items.
**If the new-car limited warranty has already expired upon delivery, the 12-month/12,000-mile coverage starts on the day you buy or lease the car.
Honda Certified 150-Point Inspection Process Required Manuals & Documentation (In glove box or provided upon delivery) • Owners manual • New Car Warranty manual • Certified Warranty Booklet • Vehicle History Report copy (Title History Check) • Copy of HCUC 150-pt. Inspection Checklist in Glove Box (Once completed) • Radio Security Code • Navigation Code (if applicable)
VIN Inspection 1. Vehicle VIN plates match, engine compartment, door jambs and dash 2. VIN/FMVSS label on door jamb 3. Perform VIN Status Inquiry check and perform applicable recall or campaign repairs
Minimum Replacement Items 4. Engine oil & filter—with genuine Honda filter 5. Air filter—if dirty or at service interval 6. Brake fluid—if dirty/discolored or at service interval 7. Floor mats—replace mats, unless in good condition 8. Wiper blades—replace unless they wipe windshield clean 9. Coolant—replace if dirty or at service interval with genuine Honda fluid 10. Tires—minimum tread depth 5/32 across tread width 11. Disc brake pads—replace if wear is greater than 50% 12. Brake shoes—replace if wear is greater than 50% 13. Antenna mast—replace if bent or sticking (if applicable) 14. Automatic transmission fluid—replace if discolored or at service interval 15. Differential fluid—replace if discolored or at service interval (if equipped) 16. Rear differential fluid—replace if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
Scheduled Maintenance 17. Nearest scheduled maintenance must be performed if within 3 months or 2500 miles of service interval, or if no record of service exists
Road Test 18. Starting—cold/hot 19. Idle vibration—cold/hot 20. Engine noise—cold/hot & high/low speeds 21. Acceleration—power 22. Engine operating temperature 23. Drive-ability—smoothness 24. AT shift quality/AT shift points 25. MT shifter operation 26. MT clutch—smoothness, effort, slippage 27. Transmission/transaxle noise—cold/hot 28. CV joint/drive axle noise—full lock turn right/left 29. Braking—noise, vibration, effort 30. Parking brake operation 31. Steering effort—drifting right or left 32. Steering wheel free play/steering wheel centered 33. Cruise control operation, including resume 34. Horn operation 35. Wind noise/squeaks/rattles 36. Speedometer/odometer operation 37. Heater/defroster operation 38. A/C cooling performance/vent outlet temperature 39. Tire or steering wheel vibration 40. Body/suspension—performance/noise/rough road test
Under Hood - check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications 41. Battery—condition, fluid level, load test 42. Alternator—belt condition/tension, charging 43. Starter operation 44. Distributor—cap & rotor condition, shaft looseness 45. Ignition system operation 46. Fuel system operation—connections/leakage 47. Fuel filter—replace per maintenance schedule 48. Radiator—leaks, road-hazard damage 49. A/C condenser—corrosion, road-hazard damage 50. Cooling fan operation 51. Coolant—replace if discolored, insufficient protection 52. Coolant hoses—check condition 53. Power steering—fluid level, belt condition/tension 54. A/C compressor—proper cycling, belt condition/tension 55. Heater valve adjustment 56. Engine valve noise 57. Engine/transmission mount condition 58. Engine—remove valve cover, verify adequate maintenance, one valve cover for V-6 engine 59. Timing belt condition
Under Vehicle - check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications 60. Tires—OEM size, speed and load rating 61. Tires—matching brand & type 62. Tires—no road hazard damage/proper tire pressure 63. Tires—check for uneven wear or sidewall cracking 64. Wheels/rims—check for damage 65. Valve stem condition 66. Wheel lug nuts—all present and properly torqued 67. Spare tire—condition/pressure 68. Engine—oil leaks, drain plug threads 69. Transmission leaks 70. Coolant leaks 71. CV joint/boots/drive-shaft/universal joint—cracks, leakage 72. Brake pad thickness 73. Brake rotor thickness and surface 74. Brake caliper free movement 75. Brake caliper leakage 76. Rear lining thickness (if applicable) 77. Rear-wheel cylinder leakage (if applicable) 78. Rear drum thickness and surface 79. Hydraulic hose/line leakage 80. Suspension—springs, proper ride height 81. McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage 82. Bushing condition 83. Ball joint tightness 84. Tie rod end tightness 85. Power steering rack leakage 86. Entire exhaust system—condition, leaks, damage, noise
Exterior - check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications 87. Headlights—high/low operation and headlight aim, cracks, chips, scratches, pitting 88. Brake lights 89. Turn signal lights—operation, cracks, chips, scratches 90. Parking lamps 91. Fog lamps (if applicable) 92. Running lights (if applicable) 93. License plate light 94. Taillights—operation, cracks, chips, scratches, damage 95. Back-up lamps 96. Emergency flasher 97. Water leaks
Interior - check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications 98. Fuel gauge operation 99. Temperature gauge operation 100. All warning lights illuminated with ignition "ON" 101. Dash light operation 102. Windshield wiper/washer operation 103. Audio system—radio/CD/cassette, speaker operation (audio steering wheel controls if applicable) 104. Navigation operation (if applicable) 105. Clock functions 106. Steering wheel tilt/lock 107. Sunroof operation (if applicable) 108. Headliner condition 109. Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped) 110. Alarm/theft system operation—check remote 111. SRS airbags—exterior condition/check warning lamp self check 112. Outside mirror operation, left & right 113. Rearview mirror operation—day/night operation 114. Window operation—noise, speed and full travel 115. Door locks—check manual and/or power operation and child safety function 116. Seat belts—condition, proper latching and retraction operation 117. Seat upholstery/leather condition—front & rear 118. Power seat operation (if equipped) 119. Seat heaters (if equipped) 120. Headrest movement 121. Rear defrost operation 122. Inside mirror/vanity light operation 123. Interior lights—switch/door operation 124. Glove box/glove box light operation 125. Luggage compartment—jack & tool present 126. Truck lid release/trunk lid light operation 127. Fuel door release 128. Hood release operation
Exterior 129. Under hood—clean engine compartment 130. Front bumper—facia, guards, finish 131. Grille—headlights, other lights, trim, emblems 132. Hood—emblems & finish 133. LF fender—finish, trim 134. LF door—finish, trim 135. LR door—finish, trim 136. LR fender—finish, trim 137. Truck lid—finish, trim 138. Rear bumper—facia, guards, trim 139. RR fender—finish, trim 140. RR door—finish, trim 141. RF door—finish, trim 142. RF fender—finish, trim 143. Roof—finish, trim 144. Windshield/glass—cracks, chips, scratches, pitting
Interior 145. Carpet & mats—condition) 146. Dash & instrument panels 147. Console/center armrest/beverage holders 148. Front doors—controls, trim condition 149. Rear doors/quarter trim—controls, trim condition 150. Luggage compartment—mat/trim/carpet condition
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