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
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:
- 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
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.
Every Honda certified used vehicle must pass an extensive 150-point inspection. Let our interactive demo show you the process.