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 Honda Dealer in Walnut Creek California
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   Only Honda used cars in the current model year or five years prior 
with less than 80,000 miles are eligible.
      
  Each vehicle must pass a comprehensive 150-point Mechanical 
and Appearance Checklist.
       
  Our 7/100 limited warranty covers up to 7 years or 100,000 miles 
on the power train.
       
 

Our 12-month or 12,000-mile non-power train equipment coverage 
will give you peace of mind.

 

CERTIFICATION
WARRANTY

Required Manuals & Documentation
(In glove box 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-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 like new)
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—if wear is greater than 50%
12. Brake shoes—if wear is greater than 50%
13. Antenna mast—if bent or sticking (if applicable)
14. Automatic transmission fluid—if discolored or at service interval
15. Differential fluid—if discolored or at service interval (if equipped)
16. Rear differential fluid—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 r/l)
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
 

Appearance Inspection
Exterior
129. Under hood (clean engine compartment)
130. Front bumper (facial, 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. Trunk lid (finish, trim)
138. Rear bumper (facial, 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 arm rest/cup holders
148. Front doors (controls, trim condition)
149. Rear doors/quarter trim (controls, trim condition)
150. Luggage compartment (mat/trim/carpet condition)
 

 

CERTIFICATION
WARRANTY

The Honda Certified Used Cars Limited Warranty helps protect the power train for up to 7 years or 100,000 miles from the vehicle's original in-service date.

Also, non-power train equipment for 12 months or 12,000 miles from Certified Used Car delivery date. It covers major engine and transmission components, except for the usual wear and tear, paint and upholstery.

What Is Covered: 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.

POWER TRAIN: Covered for 7 years or 100,000 miles from the vehicle's original in-service date.

  • Engine
  • Drive System
  • Transmission

NON-POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT: Covered 12 months or 12,000 miles from the original warranty expiration date, or from the Honda Certified Used Cars purchase date.

  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Electrical
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating & 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


Program Accolades

Honda Wins IntelliChoice® "Best in Class" Award for the 5th Straight Year*
Though competition among manufacturer certified used-car programs has increased, Honda continues to set the standard among non-luxury nameplates—based on the findings of IntelliChoice, a leading provider of automotive information to consumers. The Campbell, California-based research firm rated the Honda Certified Used Cars program "Best in Class" for the fifth year running.

What makes Honda's program so dominant? IntelliChoice cited our used-car warranty, inspection list, use of vehicle history reports and the level of participation by dealers in Honda's Certified Used-Car program.

"Honda continues to set the standard for certified non-luxury programs," said IntelliChoice publisher Dave Wurster in announcing the survey results. "This fifth-straight win is proof of Honda's commitment to their program, their dealers and most importantly, their customers."

IntelliChoice, working with a team of ASE-certified mechanics, developed a standardized list of 141 items that should be inspected when certifying a used car. Manufacturer programs were then rated based on how well their inspection lists compared with the standard, as well as other factors.

Among non-luxury nameplates, Honda came the closest to meeting—in some areas exceeding—the IntelliChoice standard.

*IntelliChoice® Inc., September 2003 review of 23 manufacturer programs. Honda was the top-ranked non-luxury manufacturer. www.intellichoice.com