From http://automobiles.honda.com/certified-used/standards-list.aspx Downloaded and converted to text format January 10, 2008 Created by American Honda Co., as their certified used vehicle standards list. A very good list of items to inspect if you're looking at a used BMW or any used car to purchase. I particularly like the "Minimum Replacement Items" list! These things are very often totally overlooked on many used vehicles for sale, by both private parties and dealers. I think you'll find this very useful. Rod Paine, January 10, 2008 Honda Certified 150-Point Inspection Process Entire List Required Manuals & Documentation (In glove compartment 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-point Inspection Checklist in Glove Compartment (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 in good condition 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 - replace if wear is greater than 50 percent 12. Brake shoes - replace if wear is greater than 50 percent 13. Antenna mast - replace if bent or sticking (if applicable) 14. Automatic transmission fluid - replace if discolored or at service interval 15. Differential fluid - replace if discolored or at service interval (if equipped) 16. Rear differential fluid - replace if discolored or at service interval (if equipped) Scheduled Maintenance 17. Nearest scheduled maintenance must be performed if within 3 months or 2,500 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. Driveability - 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 right/left 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. Brakelights 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 compartment/glove compartment-light operation 125. Luggage compartment - jack & tool present 126. Trunk-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 - fascia, 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 - fascia, 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 armrest/beverage holders 148. Front doors - controls, trim condition 149. Rear doors/quarter trim - controls, trim condition 150. Luggage compartment - mat/trim/carpet condition