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Acura Certification
A long-standing commitment to quality and reliability allows the Certified Pre-Owned program to include vehicles 6 years old or newer with less than 80,000 miles. Limited warranty coverage is extensive and customer benefits are virtually identical to those afforded new-car buyers.
ACURA CERTIFICATION BROCHURE (.pdf file)
Acura Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle program specifications include:
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150-point vehicle inspection and a Vehicle History Report review
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Certified Limited Warranty - (12 months/12,000 miles) 7-year/100,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty with Zero deductible
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Attractive Honda Finance Rates and Leases
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Optional Acura Care Certified Additional Coverage
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Warranty coverage honored nationwide at all Acura dealers
Customer Care Benefits (during the 12 month/12,000 mile Limited Warranty period)
- 24 hour Roadside Assistance
- Acura Concierge Service
- Computerized Trip-Routing/Map Services
- Emergency Vehicle Lockout Service
How it begins is with a careful selection process. Only well-maintained, late-model Acura vehicles are even considered. Each "candidate" must then pass a comprehensive 150-point inspection and a Vehicle History Report review. Virtually every mechanical system--from the engine to the door locks--is checked and serviced to meet stringent specifications. A conscientious appearance inspection scrutinizes fit and finish, inside and out. And each vehicle is reconditioned to offer a "like-new" ownership experience.
Certified Acura technicians perform exhaustive mechanical inspections to ensure that every Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is a model of performance and reliability.
List of Mechanical Inspection points:
Normal Wear Items
- Engine oil and filter
- Air filter
- Brake Fluid
- Floor mats (replace mats, unless current model)
- Wiper blades
- Coolant - if contaminated
- Tires - minimum tread depth 4/32"
- Brake pads - if wear is greater than 50%
- Brake shoes - if wear is great than 50%
- Battery
- Antenna mast - if bent or sticking
- ATF - if discolored
Mechanical Inspection
- Starting (cold/hot)
- Acceleration (power, A/T shift points)
- Driveability (smoothness)
- Braking (noise, vibration, effort)
- A/T shift quality
- M/T shifter operation
- M/T clutch (smoothness, effort, slippage)
- CV joint noise (full lock turn R/L)
- Idle vibration (cold/hot)
- Steering (effort, drifting R or L)
- Cruise control operation
- Parking brake operation
- Horn operation
- Wind noise/squeaks/rattles
- Speedometer/odometer operation
- Heater/defroster operation
- A/C cooling performance
- Tire vibration
- Engine operating temperature
Under Hood
- Battery (corrosion, age, charge level)
- Radiator (leaks, road hazard damage)
- Cooling fan operation
- Coolant (replace if rusty or non-Honda fluid)
- Power steering (fluid level, belt tension)
- Distributor (cap/rotor condition, shaft looseness)
- Ignition wires
- Fluid system connections (leakage)
- A/C compressor (proper cycling, belt tension)
- A/C air - out temperature
- Heater valve adjustment
- Alternator belt tension
- Valve noise
- Engine mount condition
- Brake fluid (replace with Honda fluid)
- A/C condenser (corrosion, road hazard damage)
- Engine (remove valve cover, verify adequate maint.)
Under Vehicle
- Tires/OEM speed rating
- Tires/OEM Size
- Road hazard damage
- All four matching
- Uneven wear
- Sidewall cracking
- Wheels/rims
- Valve stem condition
- Wheel nuts properly torqued (not overtightened)
- Engine/driveline
- Engine (oil leaks, drain plug threads)
- Transmission leaks
- Coolant leaks
- Driveshaft boots (cracks, leakage)
- Brakes
- Pad thickness
- Caliper leakage
- Rear lining thickness
- Rear wheel cylinder leakage
- Parking brake free movement and adjustment
- Rotor thickness and surface
- Caliper free movement
- Rear drum thickness and surface
- Hydraulic hose/line leakage
- Suspension
- McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage
- Bushing condition
- Ball joint tightness
- Steering/power steering rack leakage
- Tie rod end tightness
- Exhaust system
- Leaks/rattles/road hazard damage
Exterior
- Headlights (high/low, aim)
- Brake/turn lights
- Antenna (retracts fully)
- Running lights
- Water leaks
- License plate light
- Backup light
- Emergency flasher
Interior
- Fuel gauge operation
- All warning lights (illuminated with ignition "ON")
- Radio/CD/Tape operation
- Outside mirror operation (R/W)
- Window operation (noise/speed/full travel)
- Door locks
- Alarm operation (check remote)
- Spare tire (check pressure)
- Seat belts (proper latching/retraction)
- Temperature gauge operation
- Windshield wiper/washer operation
- Rear defogger operation
- Inside mirror/vanity mirror
- Power seat operation
- Interior lights (switch/door operation)
- Luggage area Rack/tools)
- Sunroof operation
- SRS (no warning lights)
- Fuel cover release
- Engine hood release
- Trunk lid release
- Headrest movement
- Seat heater
- Steering wheel tilt
- Radio auto mode function
- Clock functions
- Cigarette lighter
Exterior
- Underhood (clean engine compartment)
- Front Bumper (Fascia, guards, finish)
- Grille (Headlights, other lights, trim, emblems)
- Hood (Emblems, finish)
- LF Fender (Finish, trim)
- LF Door (Finish, trim)
- LR Door (Finish, trim)
- LR Fender (Finish, trim)
- Trunk Lid (Finish, trim)
- Rear Bumper (Fascia, guards, finish)
- RR Fender (Finish, trim)
- RR Door (Finish, trim)
- RF Door (Finish, trim)
- RF Fender (Finish, trim)
- Roof (Finish, trim)
- Glass (Cracks, chips, scratches, pitting)
- Wheels/Wheel Covers (Scratches, pitting)
- Headlights (Cracks, chips, scratches, pitting)
- Tail lights (Cracks, chips, and scratches, pitting)
- Signal lights (Cracks, chips, scratches, pitting)
- Underhood emission label Interior
- VIN plate on instrument panel
- VIN I.D. in engine compartment
- VIN/FMVSS label on door jamb
- Instrument Panel (Trim, controls, console)
- Driver Seat (Cushions, trim)
- Driver Door (Controls, trim)
- Passenger Seat (Cushions, trim)
- Front Carpet & Mats (Condition)
- Rear Seat (Cushions, trim)
- LR Door/Quarter Trim (Controls, trim)
- RR Door/Quarter Trim (Controls, trim)
- Rear Carpet & Mats (Condition)
- Headliner (Visors, package tray)
- Luggage Compartment (Trim)
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