Why Purchasing Certified Used Honda Cars Could Be A Good Idea
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These 'certified' automobiles can be found only at qualified Honda dealers in good standing. Strict guidelines must be adhered to for a used car to be known as certified.
At the very minimum, to be even considered for certification, a Honda must be less than six years old. Or it must have less than 80,000 miles on it. Seven-year-old cars with 50,000 miles are ineligible. Just as five-year-old cars that have 90,000 miles are ineligible.
Each vehicle passing the above minimums is then evaluated by factory-trained technicians. All major systems are analyzed. Any part that doesn't meet standards is refurbished. If refurbishing is impossible, then a real part replaces it.
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.
Honda dealers keep these CARFAX reports and are available to any prospective customer. The report can also be accessed online in many cases.
The most comprehensive evaluation is the last test given. This is known as the 150-point inspection. It is a detailed evaluation of the vehicle's appearance and working mechanics. But before this 150-point inspection, verified documentation and manuals must be looked at.
Verification of the vehicle's radio and/or navigation code is necessary. The owner's manual, warranty booklet, and a history report of the vehicle's title must be included, too. The original new car warranty manual also should be available.
An inspection of the Vehicle Identification Number is done first by checking the door jamb's VIN label, all VIN repairs or recalls (if any), and the VIN plate. Found on a list of basic replacements are coolants, tires, floor mats, air filters, and oil filters. All fluids levels are notated and the closest scheduled maintenance is also given. Other things evaluated and replaced are brake pads and shoes and wiper blades.
A road test is next. What are the vehicles starting and idling temperatures? Do they run hot or cold? How does it drive or accelerate? Are those sounds normal or signs of a problem? Does the car drift when steering and do all gauges work properly?
The car is then given a thorough going-over to find any unauthorized aftermarket modifications. Rims, exhaust systems, headlights, transmissions, and more are gone over with a fine-tooth comb. The overall appearance of both the interior and exterior are part of this evaluation.
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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