Items - Replaced with Genuine Honda Parts
- Engine oil and filter
- Air filter
- Brake fluid
- Floor mats (replace mats, unless like-new)
- Wiper blades
- Coolant - if contaminated
- Tires - minimum tread depth 4/32"
- Brake pads - if wear is greater than 50%
- Brake shoes - if wear is greater than 50%
- Battery - if more than 3 years old
- Antenna mast - if bent or sticking
- Automatic transmission fluid - if discolored
Road Test
- Starting (cold/hot)
- Acceleration (power, A/T shift points)
- Drive ability (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 operation
- Tire vibration
- Engine operation 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
- Fuel system connections (leakage)
- A/C compressor (proper cycling, belt tension)
- A/C air-outlet 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.)
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Under Vehicle
- Tires/OEM speed rating
- Tires/OEM size
- Road-hazard damage
- All four matching quality
- Uneven wear
- Sidewall cracking
- Wheels/rims
- Valve stem condition
- Wheel nuts properly torqued (not over tightened)
- Engine/driveline
- Engine (oil leaks, drain plug threads)
- Transmission leaks
- Coolant leaks
- Drive shaft 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 gage operation
- All warning lights (illuminated with ignition "ON")
- Radio/CD/Navi operation
- Outside mirror operation R/L)
- 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 (jack/tools)
- Sunroof operation
- SRS (no warning lights)
- Fuel cover release
- Engine hood release
- Headrest movement
- Seat heater
- Steering wheel tilt
- Radio auto mode function
- Clock functions
- Cigarette lighter
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