- 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
- Any component that cannot be reconditioned is replaced with Genuine Honda parts
- Up-to-date scheduled maintenance services
• Vehicle VIN plates - Vehicle VIN plates match, engine compartment, door jambs and dash
• VIN/FMVSS label on door jamb - VIN/FMVSS label on door jamb
• VIN status/recalls - VIN status/recalls—Perform VIN Status Inquiry check/recall or campaign repairs
• Engine oil & filter - Engine oil & filter—with Genuine Honda filter
• Air filter - Air filter—if dirty or at service interval
• Brake fluid - Brake fluid—if dirty/discolored or at service interval
• Floor mats - Floor mats—replace mats, unless in good condition
• Wiper blades - Wiper blades—replace unless they wipe windshield clean
• Coolant - Coolant—replace if dirty or at service interval
• Tires - Tires—minimum tread depth 5/32 across tread width
• Disc brake pads - Disc brake pads—replace if wear is greater than 50 percent
• Brake shoes - Brake shoes—replace if wear is greater than 50 percent
• Antenna mast - Antenna mast—replace if bent or sticking (if applicable)
• Automatic transmission fluid - Automatic transmission fluid—if discolored or at service interval
• Differential fluid - Differential fluid—if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
• Rear differential fluid - Rear differential fluid—if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
• Nearest scheduled maintenance - Nearest scheduled maintenance
• Starting - Starting—cold/hot
• Idle vibration - Idle vibration—cold/hot
• Engine noise - Engine noise—cold/hot & high/low speeds
• Acceleration - Acceleration—power
• Engine-operating temperature - Engine-operating temperature
• Driveability - Driveability—smoothness
• Automatic transmission shift quality/automatic transmission shift points - Automatic transmission shift quality/automatic transmission shift points
• Manual transmission shifter operation - Manual transmission shifter operation
• Manual transmission clutch - Manual transmission clutch—smoothness, effort, slippage
• Transmission/transaxle noise - Transmission/transaxle noise
• CV joint/drive axle noise - CV joint/drive axle noise—full lock turn right/left
• Braking - Braking—noise, vibration, effort
• Parking brake operation - Parking brake operation
• Steering effort - Steering effort—drifting right or left
• Steering-wheel - Steering-wheel—steering-wheel free play/steering-wheel centered
• Cruise control - Cruise control—cruise control operation, including resume
• Horn operation - Horn operation
• Wind noise/squeaks/rattles - Wind noise/squeaks/rattles
• Speedometer/odometer operation - Speedometer/odometer operation
• Heater/defroster operation - Heater/defroster operation
• A/C cooling performance/vent outlet temperature - A/C cooling performance/vent outlet temperature
• Tire or steering-wheel vibration - Tire or steering-wheel vibration
• Body/suspension - Body/suspension—performance/noise/rough road test
• Battery - Battery—condition, fluid level, load test
• Alternator - Alternator—belt condition/testing, charging
• Starter operation - Starter operation
• Distributor - Distributor—cap & rotator condition, shaft looseness
• Ignition system operation - Ignition system operation
• Fuel system operation - Fuel system operation—connections/leakage
• Fuel filter - Fuel filter—replace per maintenance schedule
• Radiator - Radiator—leaks, road-hazard damage
• A/C condenser - A/C condenser—corrosion, road-hazard damage
• Cooling fan operation - Cooling fan operation
• Coolant - Coolant—replace if discolored, insufficient protection
• Coolant hoses - Coolant hoses—check condition
• Power steering - Power steering—fluid level, belt condition/tension
• A/C compressor - A/C compressor—proper cycling, belt condition/tension
• Heater valve adjustment - Heater valve adjustment
• Engine valve noise - Engine valve noise
• Engine/transmission mount condition - Engine/transmission mount condition
• Engine - Engine—remove valve cover, verify adequate maintenance
• Timing belt condition - Timing belt condition
• Tires - Tires—OEM size, speed and load rating
• Tires - Tires—matching brand & type
• Tires - Tires— no road hazard damage/proper tire pressure
• Tires - Tires—check for uneven wear or sidewall cracking
• Wheels/rims - Wheels/rims—check for damage
• Valve-stem condition - Valve-stem condition
• Wheel lug nuts - Wheel lug nuts—all present and properly torqued
• Spare tire - Spare tire—condition/pressure
• Engine - Engine—oil leaks, drain plug threads
• Transmission leaks - Transmission leaks
• Coolant leaks - Coolant leaks
• CV joint/boots/drive - CV joint/boots/drive-shaft/universal joint—cracks, leakage
• Brake pad thickness - Brake pad thickness
• Brake rotor thickness and surface - Brake rotor thickness and surface
• Brake caliper free movement - Brake caliper free movement
• Brake caliper leakage - Brake caliper leakage
• Rear-lining thickness (if applicable) - Rear-lining thickness (if applicable)
• Rear-wheel cylinder leakage (if applicable) - Rear-wheel cylinder leakage (if applicable)
• Rear-drum thickness and surface - Rear-drum thickness and surface
• Hydraulic hose/line leakage - Hydraulic hose/line leakage
• Suspension - Suspension—springs, proper ride height
• McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage - McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage
• Bushing condition - Bushing condition
• Ball joint tightness - Ball joint tightness
• Tie-rod end tightness - Tie-rod end tightness
• Power-steering rack leakage - Power-steering rack leakage
• Entire exhaust system - Entire exhaust system—condition, leaks, damage, noise
• Headlights - Headlights
• Brakelights - Brakelights
• Turn Signal Lights - Turn Signal Lights—operation, cracks, chips, scratches
• Parking lamps - Parking lamps
• Fog lamps (if applicable) - Fog lamps (if applicable)
• Running lights (if applicable) - Running lights (if applicable)
• License-plate light - License-plate light
• Brakelights - Brakelights—operation, cracks, chips, scratches, damage
• Back-up lamps - Back-up lamps
• Emergency flasher - Emergency flasher
• Water leaks - Water leaks
• Fuel-gauge operation - Fuel-gauge operation
• Temperature-gauge operation - Temperature-gauge operation
• All warning lights illuminated with ignition —ON— - All warning lights illuminated with ignition —ON—
• Dash light operation - Dash light operation
• Windshield wiper/washer operation - Windshield wiper/washer operation
• Audio system - Audio system—radio/CD/cassette, speaker operation
• Navigation operation (if applicable) - Navigation operation (if applicable)
• Clock functions - Clock functions
• Steering-wheel tilt/lock - Steering-wheel tilt/lock
• Sunroof operation (if applicable) - Sunroof operation (if applicable)
• Headliner condition - Headliner condition
• Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped) - Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped)
• Alarm/theft system operation - Alarm/theft system operation—check remote
• SRS airbags - SRS airbags—exterior condition/check warning lamp self check
• Outside mirror operation, left & right - Outside mirror operation, left & right
• Rearview mirror operation - Rearview mirror operation—day/night operation
• Window operation - Window operation—noise, speed and full travel
• Door locks - Door locks
• Seat belts - Seat belts—condition, proper latching and retraction operation
• Seat upholstery/leather condition - Seat upholstery/leather condition—front & rear
• Power seat operation (if equipped) - Power seat operation (if equipped)
• Seat heaters (if equipped) - Seat heaters (if equipped)
• Headrest movement - Headrest movement
• Rear defrost operation - Rear defrost operation
• Inside mirror/vanity light operation - Inside mirror/vanity light operation
• Interior lights - Interior lights—switch/door operation
• Glove compartment/glove compartment-light operation - Glove compartment/glove compartment-light operation
• Luggage compartment - Luggage compartment—jack & tool present
• Trunk-lid release/trunk-lid light operation - Trunk-lid release/trunk-lid light operation
• Fuel door release - Fuel door release
• Hood-release operation - Hood-release operation
• Under hood - Under hood—clean engine compartment
• Front bumper - Front bumper—fascia, guards, finish
• Grille - Grille—headlights, other lights, trim, emblems
• Hood - Hood—emblems & finish
• Left front fender - Left front fender—finish, trim
• Left front door - Left front door—finish, trim
• Left rear door - Left rear door—finish, trim
• Left rear fender - Left rear fender—finish, trim
• Trunk lid - Trunk lid—finish, trim
• Rear bumper - Rear bumper—fascia, guards, trim
• Right rear fender - Right rear fender—finish, trim
• Right rear door - Right rear door—finish, trim
• Right front door - Right front door—finish, trim
• Right front fender - Right front fender—finish, trim
• Roof - Roof—finish, trim
• Windshield/glass - Windshield/glass—cracks, chips, scratches, pitting
• Carpet & mats - Carpet & mats—condition
• Dash & instrument panels - Dash & instrument panels
• Console/center armrest/beverage holders - Console/center armrest/beverage holders
• Front doors - Front doors—controls, trim condition
• Rear doors/quarter trim - Rear doors/quarter trim—controls, trim condition
• Luggage compartment - Luggage compartment—mat/trim/carpet condition
• VIN/FMVSS label on door jamb - VIN/FMVSS label on door jamb
• VIN status/recalls - VIN status/recalls—Perform VIN Status Inquiry check/recall or campaign repairs
• Engine oil & filter - Engine oil & filter—with Genuine Honda filter
• Air filter - Air filter—if dirty or at service interval
• Brake fluid - Brake fluid—if dirty/discolored or at service interval
• Floor mats - Floor mats—replace mats, unless in good condition
• Wiper blades - Wiper blades—replace unless they wipe windshield clean
• Coolant - Coolant—replace if dirty or at service interval
• Tires - Tires—minimum tread depth 5/32 across tread width
• Disc brake pads - Disc brake pads—replace if wear is greater than 50 percent
• Brake shoes - Brake shoes—replace if wear is greater than 50 percent
• Antenna mast - Antenna mast—replace if bent or sticking (if applicable)
• Automatic transmission fluid - Automatic transmission fluid—if discolored or at service interval
• Differential fluid - Differential fluid—if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
• Rear differential fluid - Rear differential fluid—if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
• Nearest scheduled maintenance - Nearest scheduled maintenance
• Starting - Starting—cold/hot
• Idle vibration - Idle vibration—cold/hot
• Engine noise - Engine noise—cold/hot & high/low speeds
• Acceleration - Acceleration—power
• Engine-operating temperature - Engine-operating temperature
• Driveability - Driveability—smoothness
• Automatic transmission shift quality/automatic transmission shift points - Automatic transmission shift quality/automatic transmission shift points
• Manual transmission shifter operation - Manual transmission shifter operation
• Manual transmission clutch - Manual transmission clutch—smoothness, effort, slippage
• Transmission/transaxle noise - Transmission/transaxle noise
• CV joint/drive axle noise - CV joint/drive axle noise—full lock turn right/left
• Braking - Braking—noise, vibration, effort
• Parking brake operation - Parking brake operation
• Steering effort - Steering effort—drifting right or left
• Steering-wheel - Steering-wheel—steering-wheel free play/steering-wheel centered
• Cruise control - Cruise control—cruise control operation, including resume
• Horn operation - Horn operation
• Wind noise/squeaks/rattles - Wind noise/squeaks/rattles
• Speedometer/odometer operation - Speedometer/odometer operation
• Heater/defroster operation - Heater/defroster operation
• A/C cooling performance/vent outlet temperature - A/C cooling performance/vent outlet temperature
• Tire or steering-wheel vibration - Tire or steering-wheel vibration
• Body/suspension - Body/suspension—performance/noise/rough road test
• Battery - Battery—condition, fluid level, load test
• Alternator - Alternator—belt condition/testing, charging
• Starter operation - Starter operation
• Distributor - Distributor—cap & rotator condition, shaft looseness
• Ignition system operation - Ignition system operation
• Fuel system operation - Fuel system operation—connections/leakage
• Fuel filter - Fuel filter—replace per maintenance schedule
• Radiator - Radiator—leaks, road-hazard damage
• A/C condenser - A/C condenser—corrosion, road-hazard damage
• Cooling fan operation - Cooling fan operation
• Coolant - Coolant—replace if discolored, insufficient protection
• Coolant hoses - Coolant hoses—check condition
• Power steering - Power steering—fluid level, belt condition/tension
• A/C compressor - A/C compressor—proper cycling, belt condition/tension
• Heater valve adjustment - Heater valve adjustment
• Engine valve noise - Engine valve noise
• Engine/transmission mount condition - Engine/transmission mount condition
• Engine - Engine—remove valve cover, verify adequate maintenance
• Timing belt condition - Timing belt condition
• Tires - Tires—OEM size, speed and load rating
• Tires - Tires—matching brand & type
• Tires - Tires— no road hazard damage/proper tire pressure
• Tires - Tires—check for uneven wear or sidewall cracking
• Wheels/rims - Wheels/rims—check for damage
• Valve-stem condition - Valve-stem condition
• Wheel lug nuts - Wheel lug nuts—all present and properly torqued
• Spare tire - Spare tire—condition/pressure
• Engine - Engine—oil leaks, drain plug threads
• Transmission leaks - Transmission leaks
• Coolant leaks - Coolant leaks
• CV joint/boots/drive - CV joint/boots/drive-shaft/universal joint—cracks, leakage
• Brake pad thickness - Brake pad thickness
• Brake rotor thickness and surface - Brake rotor thickness and surface
• Brake caliper free movement - Brake caliper free movement
• Brake caliper leakage - Brake caliper leakage
• Rear-lining thickness (if applicable) - Rear-lining thickness (if applicable)
• Rear-wheel cylinder leakage (if applicable) - Rear-wheel cylinder leakage (if applicable)
• Rear-drum thickness and surface - Rear-drum thickness and surface
• Hydraulic hose/line leakage - Hydraulic hose/line leakage
• Suspension - Suspension—springs, proper ride height
• McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage - McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage
• Bushing condition - Bushing condition
• Ball joint tightness - Ball joint tightness
• Tie-rod end tightness - Tie-rod end tightness
• Power-steering rack leakage - Power-steering rack leakage
• Entire exhaust system - Entire exhaust system—condition, leaks, damage, noise
• Headlights - Headlights
• Brakelights - Brakelights
• Turn Signal Lights - Turn Signal Lights—operation, cracks, chips, scratches
• Parking lamps - Parking lamps
• Fog lamps (if applicable) - Fog lamps (if applicable)
• Running lights (if applicable) - Running lights (if applicable)
• License-plate light - License-plate light
• Brakelights - Brakelights—operation, cracks, chips, scratches, damage
• Back-up lamps - Back-up lamps
• Emergency flasher - Emergency flasher
• Water leaks - Water leaks
• Fuel-gauge operation - Fuel-gauge operation
• Temperature-gauge operation - Temperature-gauge operation
• All warning lights illuminated with ignition —ON— - All warning lights illuminated with ignition —ON—
• Dash light operation - Dash light operation
• Windshield wiper/washer operation - Windshield wiper/washer operation
• Audio system - Audio system—radio/CD/cassette, speaker operation
• Navigation operation (if applicable) - Navigation operation (if applicable)
• Clock functions - Clock functions
• Steering-wheel tilt/lock - Steering-wheel tilt/lock
• Sunroof operation (if applicable) - Sunroof operation (if applicable)
• Headliner condition - Headliner condition
• Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped) - Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped)
• Alarm/theft system operation - Alarm/theft system operation—check remote
• SRS airbags - SRS airbags—exterior condition/check warning lamp self check
• Outside mirror operation, left & right - Outside mirror operation, left & right
• Rearview mirror operation - Rearview mirror operation—day/night operation
• Window operation - Window operation—noise, speed and full travel
• Door locks - Door locks
• Seat belts - Seat belts—condition, proper latching and retraction operation
• Seat upholstery/leather condition - Seat upholstery/leather condition—front & rear
• Power seat operation (if equipped) - Power seat operation (if equipped)
• Seat heaters (if equipped) - Seat heaters (if equipped)
• Headrest movement - Headrest movement
• Rear defrost operation - Rear defrost operation
• Inside mirror/vanity light operation - Inside mirror/vanity light operation
• Interior lights - Interior lights—switch/door operation
• Glove compartment/glove compartment-light operation - Glove compartment/glove compartment-light operation
• Luggage compartment - Luggage compartment—jack & tool present
• Trunk-lid release/trunk-lid light operation - Trunk-lid release/trunk-lid light operation
• Fuel door release - Fuel door release
• Hood-release operation - Hood-release operation
• Under hood - Under hood—clean engine compartment
• Front bumper - Front bumper—fascia, guards, finish
• Grille - Grille—headlights, other lights, trim, emblems
• Hood - Hood—emblems & finish
• Left front fender - Left front fender—finish, trim
• Left front door - Left front door—finish, trim
• Left rear door - Left rear door—finish, trim
• Left rear fender - Left rear fender—finish, trim
• Trunk lid - Trunk lid—finish, trim
• Rear bumper - Rear bumper—fascia, guards, trim
• Right rear fender - Right rear fender—finish, trim
• Right rear door - Right rear door—finish, trim
• Right front door - Right front door—finish, trim
• Right front fender - Right front fender—finish, trim
• Roof - Roof—finish, trim
• Windshield/glass - Windshield/glass—cracks, chips, scratches, pitting
• Carpet & mats - Carpet & mats—condition
• Dash & instrument panels - Dash & instrument panels
• Console/center armrest/beverage holders - Console/center armrest/beverage holders
• Front doors - Front doors—controls, trim condition
• Rear doors/quarter trim - Rear doors/quarter trim—controls, trim condition
• Luggage compartment - Luggage compartment—mat/trim/carpet condition
Certification Standards
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 and have a maximum of 80,000 miles are eligible for certification. The certification process includes:
Free CARFAX Vehicle History Report
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 search here, and then view important details about the vehicle, including your free CARFAX Vehicle History Report.
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 search here, and then view important details about the vehicle, including your free CARFAX Vehicle History Report.
Every Honda certified used vehicle must pass an extensive 150-point inspection. Let our interactive demo show you the process.
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