For many consumers, buying a previously owned vehicle is a smart choice. You save money in several ways when you go used, including lower prices, less money down, smaller monthly payments, less sales tax and less expensive insurance. But not all used vehicles are the same. A certified pre-owned (CPO) Honda offers several advantages over non-certified used vehicles. Let’s see why.
What is a Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle?
Honda Certified Pre-Owned cars must be well-maintained with fewer than 80,000 miles and under six years old. Each Honda must survive 182-point appearance and mechanical inspection performed by Honda-trained and certified technicians at the dealership. All major systems are evaluated, including exhaust, interior, exterior, wheel, tires, brakes, engine, drivetrain, suspension and steering. Any component not up to standards is reconditioned, or replaced with Honda Genuine Parts. A Honda CPO vehicle is virtually indistinguishable from new in terms of appearance and quality. While you might pay less for a non-certified vehicle, you don’t get the peace of mind that the car is as thoroughly inspected and reconditioned.
The Warranty Difference
A used car might or might not come with the remains of a new car warranty, depending on the vehicle’s age, mileage, and warranty transferability. Contrast this to the powertrain limited warranty (for engine, drive system and transmission) you get with a Honda CPO vehicle for 7-years/100,000 odometer miles. In addition, if you buy Honda CPO vehicle while it’s within the new-vehicle warranty period (3 years/36,000 miles), you get a non-powertrain limited warranty with coverage lasting from 1 year/12,000 miles to 4 years/48,000 miles. The non-powertrain limited warranty is good for 1 year/12,000 miles if you buy the CPO vehicle after the new car warranty has expired. The items covered include the brakes, steering, safety restraint system, electrical, suspension, heating and cooling, fuel system, door and switches, audio/video/navigational systems, sensors and fluids.
Honda CPO Benefits
When you buy a Honda CPO vehicle, you not only get a pristine car with a great warranty, you also get a special financing rate on select models when you use Honda Financial Services. You will receive free Vehicle History Reports for CPO vehicles, as well as a free three-month trial period for SiriusXM Radio. Another important option to consider when you buy a Honda CPO vehicle is Honda Care Certified Additional Coverage, which supplements the famous long-term reliability you get with every Honda vehicle. These Additional Coverage Plans cover periods from 7 years/100,000 total odometer miles to 8 years/120,000 miles. They cover roadside assistance, lock-out assistance, concierge emergency service, personalized travel plans, rental car reimbursement, trip-interruption benefits and towing. You’ll be happy to know that Honda Care is transferrable between private parties.
Peace of Mind
What it all adds up to is that a Honda CPO vehicle brings you the peace of mind of knowing that you are getting a like-new vehicle at a used-car price. You can rely on Honda to stand behind every CPO vehicle it sells, and the CPO warranty protection can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repair costs.
Learn More About Our Honda Certified Pre-Owned Program:
The Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Brochure
Stop into Hamilton Honda today to take a test drive of a late-model Honda Certified Pre-Owned vehicle – you won’t be disappointed!
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