Certified Pre-Owned Honda Information
Why should you choose a Honda Certified Pre-Owned Used Car?

Every Honda built  is a product of innovative engineering and quality manufacturing. And only well-maintained, late-model Hondas are eligible for certification.

The certification process includes an exhaustive 150-point mechanical and appearance inspection to ensure that each vehicle meets Honda Certified Pre-Owned Used Cars standards. Our Honda Certified technicians scrutinize all major vehicle systems, including brakes, engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, exhaust system and vehicle interior and exterior.

The reconditioning process includes up-to-date scheduled maintenance services. In addition, our technicians recondition any component that does not meet our standards, or replace it with Genuine Honda parts.

Honda Cars of Bellevue performs a history check to make sure that a "lemon" or salvaged vehicle will not be registered as a Honda Certified Pre-Owned Used Car. Before a vehicle can be certified, we run a CARFAX Vehicle History Report to assure that your Honda Certified Pre-Owned Used Car does not contain any DMV-reported incidents such as salvage, fire, flood damage, odometer problems or lemon history. 

When looking at a Honda Certified Pre-Owned Used Car, make sure that it is clearly marked as Honda Certified and has already had the 150-point certified mechanical inspection. Avoid dealers that offer to "Certify" the vehicle you are looking at for an additional fee.  If it isn't already Certified on the lot, it has not gone through the full Honda Certification process.

Click here to see our entire  inventory of Honda Certified Pre-Owned Used Cars.
 
 
Honda Certified 150-Point Inspection Process
Honda Cars of Bellevue takes pride in making 100% certain that all Honda Certified Pre-Owned Used Cars on our lot meet or surpass all of the inspections. 


Required Manuals & Documentation (In glove box or provided upon delivery)
• Owners manual
• New Car Warranty manual
• Certified Warranty Booklet
• Vehicle History Report copy (Title History Check)
• Copy of HCUC 150-pt. Inspection Checklist in Glove Box (Once completed)
• Radio Security Code
• Navigation Code (if applicable)


VIN Inspection
1. Vehicle VIN plates match, engine compartment, door jambs and dash
2. VIN/FMVSS label on door jamb
3. Perform VIN Status Inquiry check and perform applicable recall or campaign repairs


Minimum Replacement Items
4. Engine oil & filter—with genuine Honda filter
5. Air filter—if dirty or at service interval
6. Brake fluid—if dirty/discolored or at service interval
7. Floor mats—replace mats, unless in good condition
8. Wiper blades—replace unless they wipe windshield clean
9. Coolant—replace if dirty or at service interval with genuine Honda fluid
10. Tires—minimum tread depth 5/32 across tread width
11. Disc brake pads—replace if wear is greater than 50%
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13. Antenna mast—replace if bent or sticking (if applicable)
14. Automatic transmission fluid—replace if discolored or at service interval
15. Differential fluid—replace if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
16. Rear differential fluid—replace if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)


Scheduled Maintenance
17. Nearest scheduled maintenance must be performed if within 3 months or 2500 miles of service interval, or if no record of service exists


Road Test
18. Starting—cold/hot
19. Idle vibration—cold/hot
20. Engine noise—cold/hot & high/low speeds
21. Acceleration—power
22. Engine operating temperature
23. Drive-ability—smoothness
24. AT shift quality/AT shift points
25. MT shifter operation
26. MT clutch—smoothness, effort, slippage
27. Transmission/transaxle noise—cold/hot
28. CV joint/drive axle noise—full lock turn right/left
29. Braking—noise, vibration, effort
30. Parking brake operation
31. Steering effort—drifting right or left
32. Steering wheel free play/steering wheel centered
33. Cruise control operation, including resume
34. Horn operation
35. Wind noise/squeaks/rattles
36. Speedometer/odometer operation
37. Heater/defroster operation
38. A/C cooling performance/vent outlet temperature
39. Tire or steering wheel vibration
40. Body/suspension—performance/noise/rough road test


Under Hood—check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications
41. Battery—condition, fluid level, load test
42. Alternator—belt condition/tension, charging
43. Starter operation
44. Distributor—cap & rotor condition, shaft looseness
45. Ignition system operation
46. Fuel system operation—connections/leakage
47. Fuel filter—replace per maintenance schedule
48. Radiator—leaks, road-hazard damage
49. A/C condenser—corrosion, road-hazard damage
50. Cooling fan operation
51. Coolant—replace if discolored, insufficient protection
52. Coolant hoses—check condition
53. Power steering—fluid level, belt condition/tension
54. A/C compressor—proper cycling, belt condition/tension
55. Heater valve adjustment
56. Engine valve noise
57. Engine/transmission mount condition
58. Engine—remove valve cover, verify adequate maintenance, one valve cover for V-6 engine
59. Timing belt condition


Under Vehicle—check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications
60. Tires—OEM size, speed and load rating
61. Tires—matching brand & type
62. Tires—no road hazard damage/proper tire pressure
63. Tires—check for uneven wear or sidewall cracking
64. Wheels/rims—check for damage
65. Valve stem condition
66. Wheel lug nuts—all present and properly torqued
67. Spare tire—condition/pressure
68. Engine—oil leaks, drain plug threads
69. Transmission leaks
70. Coolant leaks
71. CV joint/boots/drive-shaft/universal joint—cracks, leakage
72. Brake pad thickness
73. Brake rotor thickness and surface
74. Brake caliper free movement
75. Brake caliper leakage
76. Rear lining thickness (if applicable)
77. Rear-wheel cylinder leakage (if applicable)
78. Rear drum thickness and surface
79. Hydraulic hose/line leakage
80. Suspension—springs, proper ride height
81. McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage
82. Bushing condition
83. Ball joint tightness
84. Tie rod end tightness
85. Power steering rack leakage
86. Entire exhaust system—condition, leaks, damage, noise


Exterior—check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications
87. Headlights—high/low operation and headlight aim, cracks, chips, scratches, pitting
88. Brake lights
89. Turn signal lights—operation, cracks, chips, scratches
90. Parking lamps
91. Fog lamps (if applicable)
92. Running lights (if applicable)
93. License plate light
94. Taillights—operation, cracks, chips, scratches, damage
95. Back-up lamps
96. Emergency flasher
97. Water leaks


Interior—check for unacceptable aftermarket modifications
98. Fuel gauge operation
99. Temperature gauge operation
100. All warning lights illuminated with ignition "ON"
101. Dash light operation
102. Windshield wiper/washer operation
103. Audio system—radio/CD/cassette, speaker operation (audio steering wheel controls if applicable)
104. Navigation operation (if applicable)
105. Clock functions
106. Steering wheel tilt/lock
107. Sunroof operation (if applicable)
108. Headliner condition
109. Cigarette lighter/power outlets (if equipped)
110. Alarm/theft system operation—check remote
111. SRS airbags—exterior condition/check warning lamp self check
112. Outside mirror operation, left & right
113. Rearview mirror operation—day/night operation
114. Window operation—noise, speed and full travel
115. Door locks—check manual and/or power operation and child safety function
116. Seat belts—condition, proper latching and retraction operation
117. Seat upholstery/leather condition—front & rear
118. Power seat operation (if equipped)
119. Seat heaters (if equipped)
120. Headrest movement
121. Rear defrost operation
122. Inside mirror/vanity light operation
123. Interior lights—switch/door operation
124. Glove box/glove box light operation
125. Luggage compartment—jack & tool present
126. Truck lid release/trunk lid light operation
127. Fuel door release
128. Hood release operation


Exterior
129. Under hood—clean engine compartment
130. Front bumper—facia, guards, finish
131. Grille—headlights, other lights, trim, emblems
132. Hood—emblems & finish
133. LF fender—finish, trim
134. LF door—finish, trim
135. LR door—finish, trim
136. LR fender—finish, trim
137. Truck lid—finish, trim
138. Rear bumper—facia, guards, trim
139. RR fender—finish, trim
140. RR door—finish, trim
141. RF door—finish, trim
142. RF fender—finish, trim
143. Roof—finish, trim
144. Windshield/glass—cracks, chips, scratches, pitting


Interior
145. Carpet & mats—condition
146. Dash & instrument panels
147. Console/center armrest/beverage holders
148. Front doors—controls, trim condition
149. Rear doors/quarter trim—controls, trim condition
150. Luggage compartment—mat/trim/carpet condition
 
Every Honda Certified Used Car comes with peace of mind because of one of the most extensive used-car warranties in the business.

It covers major engine and transmission components, except for standard maintenance items, body glass and interior.

Honda will repair or replace any covered part that is defective in material or workmanship under normal use. There is a $0 deductible and the following major systems/components are covered:

 
 
 
Powertrain
Covered for seven years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the vehicle's original in-service date.
Non-Powertrain Equipment
Covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the original warranty expiration date or, if the original warranty has expired, from the Honda Certified Used Cars purchase date.


Powertrain Items Covered
- Engine
- Drive System
- Transmission

 

Non-Powertrain Equipment Items Covered
- Steering
- Suspension
- Electrical
- Air Conditioning
- Heating and Cooling
- Fuel System
- Switches
- Audio Repairs (Honda audio systems only)
- Sensors

 


*Body corrosion and some emissions components and seat belts are covered longer. See your vehicle's original warranty information booklets for specific items.

**If the new-car limited warranty has already expired upon delivery, the 12-month/12,000-mile coverage starts on the day you buy or lease the car.		  
 
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