Everyone knows that used Hondas are reputed to be the most reliable of pre-owned vehicles. Hondas are well-built and durable, true, but how do you know if the one you’re looking at isn’t the rare lemon? It’s not easy to know, which is why Certified Used Honda Cars are suggested.

Hondas considered to be certified can only be sold by reputable dealerships in good standing with the manufacturer. To achieve this level, a pre-owned car must be thoroughly evaluated and pass a strict 150-point guideline.

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.

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is required to be run by the local Honda dealer. A report documenting the vehicle’s history, it is available free of charge. This report details any incidences reported to the DMV. If the car has suffered any kind of damage, and it has been properly noted, it will show up on this report.

A copy of this CARFAX report is kept at the Honda dealership and is always available to the customer. Alternatively, the report can be accessed online in many cases.

The final test for becoming certified is the most extensive evaluation. It is the comprehensive 150-point inspection of mechanics and appearance. Before the evaluation is taken, several manuals and kinds of documentation must be provided.

The manuals include the new car warranty manual and the owner’s manual. There is also the warranty booklet and a report on the history of the car’s title. Documentation would include a verifying of the radio code and a copy of the 150-point checklist, when completed.

A detailed look at the Vehicle Identification Number must be undertaken. By looking at the VIN plates and VIN labels, you can determine if and when the car was repaired or recalled. Any expected routine maintenance, according to a factory-determined schedule, is performed. Filters, fluids, tires, and coolants are inspected and replaced. Brakes and all parts of the brake systems are tested and repaired or replaced.

There is a road test, of course. Does the vehicle start easily? Does it idle hot? Is there sufficient acceleration power? Does the vehicle drift or is it hard to steer? Those sounds you hear are normal, or are they a sign or some impending problem?

If the vehicle has been modified using parts or components unauthorized by Honda, they are replaced by authorized parts. Popular parts of a car to be modified include rims on the tires, the exhaust system, the transmission, and more. A thorough inspection of both the interior and exterior is undertaken.

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.

Your Toronto Honda dealership offers a diverse selection of high-quality vehicles, including trucks, SUVs, minivans, and commercial cars. Choose your dream automobile from both new and used Hondas to satisfy your driving needs.