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HONDA CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLES
CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
Before any car is called Honda Certified Pre-Owned, it must pass a 150-point mechanical and appearance inspection performed by our trained service technicians. See details below.
Why should you choose a Honda Certified Used Car?
Every Honda is a product of innovative engineering and quality manufacturing. And only well-maintained Honda models that are less than six years old or have a maximum of 80,000 miles are eligible for certification. The certification process includes:
- An exhaustive 150-point mechanical and appearance inspection, performed by the dealer, to ensure that each vehicle meets Honda Certified Used Cars standards
- Honda-trained technicians scrutinize all major vehicle systems, including brakes, engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, exhaust system and vehicle interior and exterior
- Dealer technicians recondition any component that does not meet our standards, or replace it with Genuine Honda parts
- Up-to-date scheduled maintenance services
Honda dealers run a CARFAX Vehicle History Report at no cost to you 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.
View the full Certification list below:
REQUIRED MANUALS AND DOCUMENTATION
(In glove box or provided upon delivery)
- Owner's 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)
MECHANICAL INSPECTION:
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—if wear is greater than 50% 12. Brake shoes—if wear is greater than 50% 13. Antenna mast—if bent or sticking (if applicable) 14. Automatic transmission fluid—if discolored or at service interval 15. Differential fluid—if discolored or at service interval (if equipped) 16. Rear differential fluid—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 r/l) 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
APPEARANCE INSPECTION:
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. Trunk 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 arm rest/cup holders 148. Front doors (controls, trim condition) 149. Rear doors/quarter trim (controls, trim condition) 150. Luggage compartment (mat/trim/carpet condition)