A lot of places sell used Hondas, often thought to be the gold standard among pre owned cars. Regardless, how do you know that the pre owned car you re looking at is actually a good deal? You don t, which is why it is strongly recommended you consider Certified Used Honda Cars.
These types of pre owned Hondas are only found at reputable, qualified Honda dealerships. There are strict guidelines that must be scrupulously followed in order to receive the certified label.
To begin with, any Honda that is more than six years old or has more than 80,000 miles is ineligible for consideration. If you have a well maintained eight year old car with 65,000 miles, it is not eligible. If your well maintained four year old car has 85,000 miles, it will not be considered.
Continuing, technicians trained by Honda go over and test all major vehicle systems. These technicians are also empowered to refurbish any car component that does not meet Honda s strict standards. If that part cannot be properly refurbished, it is replaced with a genuine part.
Next, a Honda dealer must run a CARFAX Vehicle History Report. At no cost to the buyer, this report is a documented history of the vehicle. It will reveal any incidents reported to the DMV. Such incidences include, but are not limited to, fire, salvage, flood damage, odometer malfunctions, and more.
A copy of this CARFAX report is kept at the Honda dealership and is always available to the customer. Alternatively, the report can be accessed online in many cases.
The final test for becoming certified is the most extensive evaluation. It is the comprehensive 150 point inspection of mechanics and appearance. Before the evaluation is taken, several manuals and kinds of documentation must be provided.
These manuals and documentation include the owner s and new car warranty manuals. There is also a certified warranty booklet, a title history report, and a copy of the (completed) 150 point checklist. A radio security code and, if available, a navigation code are also included.
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection is performed first. This checks the VIN plate, the VIN label on the door jamb, and any VIN recalls or repairs. Some items included on list of minimum replacements are air and oil filters, coolants, tires, and floor mats. Wiper blades, brake shoes, and brake pads are inspected and replaced. And all fluids are checked. The nearest scheduled maintenance is also performed.
A road test is given. This determines such things as starting and idling temperatures, acceleration power, driveability, and any strange noises. It also checks to make sure all gauges work, as well as any steering drift.
The entire car is inspected for aftermarket modifications that are not accepted by Honda s standards. Exhaust systems, transmissions, tires, rims, batteries, brake systems, headlights, running lights, and more are evaluated. The entire interior is inspected for modifications, as is the overall appearance of the entire exterior.
If everything passes inspection, then the car is made available for sale. If some things fail inspection, they are refurbished or reconditioned. If something cannot be reconditioned, then the car will not pass the evaluation and will not be placed for sale. Thus, customers are assured that all Certified Used Honda Cars are reliable and dependable.
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