Why you should 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:
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. A copy of each car's CARFAX Vehicle History Report will be kept at the Honda dealership and will be available for you to see. Or you can always get a free Vehicle History Report online. Begin your vehicle history search here, and then view important details about the vehicle, including your free CARFAX Vehicle History Report | ![]() |
The Honda Certified 150 Point Inspection Includes:
Required Manuals and Documentations(in glove compartment 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-point Inspection Checklist in Glove Compartment (once completed)
- Radio Security Code
- Navigation Code (if applicable)
- Vehicle VIN plates
- VIN/FMVSS label on door jamb
- VIN status /recalls-Perform VIN Status Inquiry check/recall or campaign repairs
- Engine oil & filter- with Genuine Honda Filter
- Air Filter- if dirty os at srvice interval
- Brake Flui- if dirty/discolored or at service interval
- Floor mats-replace unless they wipe windshield clean
- Coolant- replace if dirty or at service interval
- Tires- minimum tread depth 5/32 across tread width
- Disc brake pads- replace if wear is greater than 50 percent
- Antenna mast- replace if bent or sticking (if applicable)
- Automatic transmission fluid
- Rear differential fluid
- Nearest scheduled maintenance
- Staring -cold/hot
- Idle vibration-cold/hot & high/low speeds
- Acceleration - power
- Engine operation temperature
- Driveablility- smoothness
- AT shift quality/ AT shift points
- MT shifter operation
- MT clutch-smoothness, effort, slippage
- Transmission/transaxle noice
- CV joint/drive axle noise-full lock turn right/left
- Braking-noise, vibrationm effort
- Parking brake operation
- WInd/noise/squeaks/rattles
- Speedometer/odometer operation
- Heater/defroster operation
- A/C cooling performance/vent outlet temperature
- Tire or steering-wheel vibration
- Body/suspension-performance/noise/rough road test
- Battery- condition, fluid level, load test
- Alternator- belt condition/ testing, charging
- Starter operation
- Distributor- cap & rotator condition, shaft looseness
- Ignition system operation
- Fuel system operation-connections/leakage
- fuel filter-replace per maintenance schedule
- Radiator- leaks, road-hazard damage
- A/C condenser- corrosion, road-hazard damage
- Cooling fan operation
- Coolant-replace if discolored, insufficient protection
- Coolant hoses-check condition
- Power Steering -fluid level, belt condition/tension
- Heater Valve noise
- Engine/transmission mount condition
- Engine-removed valve cover, verify adequate maintenance
- Timing belt condition
- Tires-OEM size, speed, and load rating
- Tires- matching brand & type
- Tires- not road hazard damage/proper tire pressure
- Tires-no raod hazard damage/proper tire pressure
- Tires- check for uneven wear or sidewall cracking
- Wheel/rims- check for damage
- Valve-stem condition
- Wheel lug nuts- all present and properly torqued
- Spare tire-condition/pressure
- Engine-oil leaks, drain plug threads
- Transmission leaks
- Coolant leaks
- CV joint/boots/drive-shaft/universal joint-craks, leakage
- Brake pad thickness
- Brake rotor thickness and surface
- Brake caliper free movement
- Break caliper leakage
- Rear-drum thickness and surface
- Hydraulic
- hose/line leakage
- Suspension-springs, proper ride height
- McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage
- Bushing condition
- Ball joint tightness
- Tie-rod end tightness
- Power-steering rack leakage
- Entire exhaust system-condition, leaks, damage, noise
Exterior-check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications
- Headlights
- Brakelights
- Turn signal lights-operation, cracks, chips scratches
- Parking lamps
- Fog lamps(if applicable)
- Running lights( if applicable)
- License-plate light
- Brakelights-operation, cracks, scratches, damage
- Back-up lamps
- Emergence flasher
- Water leaks
- Fuel gauge operation
- Temperature gauge operation
- All warning lights illumination with ignition -ON-
- Dash Light Operation
- Windshield wiper/washer operation
- Audio system- radio/CD/cassette, speaker operation
- Navigation operation (if applicable)
- Headliner condition
- Cigarette lighter/power outlets( if equipped)
- Alarm/theft system operation-check remote
- SRS airbags-exterior condition/check warning lamp self check
- Outside mirror operation, left & right
- Rearview mirror operation- day/night operation
- Window operation-noise, speed, and full travel
- Door locks
- Seat belts- condition, proper latching and retraction operation
- Seat-upholstery/leather condition front & rear
- Power seat operation (if equipped)
- Seat Heaters( if equipped)
- Headrest movement
- Rear defrost operation
- Inside mirror/vanity light operation
- Interior lights-switch/door operation
- Glove compartment/glove compartment-light operation
- Luggage compartment-jack & tool present
- Trunk-lid release/trunk lid light operation
- Fuel door release
- Hood-release operation
- Under hood- clean engine compartment
- Front bumper-fascia, guards, finish
- Grille-headlights, other lights, trim, emblems
- Hood-emblems & finish
- LF fender-finish, trim
- LF door- finish, trim
- LR door-finish trim
- LR fender-finish,trim
- Trunk lid-finish, trim
- Rear bumper-fascia, guards, trim
- RR fender-finish, trim
- RR door-finish, trim
- RF door-finish, trim
- RF fender-finish, trim
- Windshield/glass-cracks, chips, scratches, pitting
- Carpet & mats-condition
- Dash & instrument panels
- Console/center armrest/ beverate holders
- Front doors-controls,trim, condition
- Rear doors/quarter trim/controls, trim condition
- Luggage compartment-mat/trim/carpet condition


