Team Honda of Baton Rouge - Honda Certified Pre-Owned 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.

(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)

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

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)

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