There can be some advantages to buying a preowned certified car from a new car dealer. Most vehicle manufactures have certification programs but there are some differences from one manufacturer to another. This article will examine the Honda pre-owned vehicle certified program for what the qualifications are for certification as well as the benefits.
Honda Used Car Certified Vehicle Qualifications
Each car manufacturer has a basic set of rules for the minimum qualifications of preowned certification status. The basic rules for all manufacturers include age limits, and mileage limits. Each vehicle must also pass a comprehensive vehicle inspection. The following are Honda’s qualification requirements.
- Honda vehicles must be less than 6 years old
- Vehicle must have less than 80,000 miles
- Must pass a 150-point mechanical and appearance inspection by trained Honda technicians
Honda Used Car Certified Warranty Coverage
- New Honda’s come with a 3-year or 36,000 mile warranty (which ever comes first). If the used vehicle purchased has less than 3/36, the remainder of the new vehicle warranty will apply.
- 7-year or 100,000 mile powertrain warranty (which ever comes first), from the original in-service date. For example if the original (new) in-service date were exactly 5 years ago, there would be 2 years left on the powertrain warranty. Powertrain warranty covers engine, transmission and drive-train components.
- An additional 1-year or 12,000 mile non-powertrain equipment coverage from the date of the certified used car purchase. If the vehicle is below the 3-year or 36,000 miles, the non-powertrain equipment coverage is extended to 4 years of 48,000 miles. This warranty covers steering, suspension, electrical, heating and air, fuel system, switches, sensors and Honda equipped audio systems.
Benefits of Buying a Certified Used Honda
- No deductible on covered warranty repairs
- Lower financing rates than non-certified used cars
- Parts used for reconditioning are genuine Honda parts
- Free Car Fax vehicle history report that reports possible fire, salvage, flood damage, odometer problems or lemon law cases
- Tire tread depth must be 5/32nds or better across the tire or the tires are replaced
- Brake lining must have 50% or better remaining or they get replaced
- Reconditioning performed by factory-trained technicians
There are certainly some advantages to buying a certified used Honda. How does Honda’s used certified vehicles compare to other car manufacturers? A new leased vehicle could also be another option for a lower monthly payment.
Purchasers might like to find out if a purchase or lease is a better option. If planning on trading in a vehicle to reduce the monthly payment, find out what the car’s worth. Selling it to a private party could result in a substantially larger down payment.
Source:
automobiles.honda.com
James Clausen - Clausen received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in Automotive Management and Marketing at Northwood University, graduating ...
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