Honda Multi Inspection Checklist

Honda Multi Point Inspection Checklist to verify 182 points for pre-owned vehicle safety. Generate a detailed dealer report to guarantee peak performance.

Honda Multi Inspection Checklist



VIN Verification & Unibody

1. A Vehicle History Report (VHR) must be run and must not have the following restrictive conditions listed: Odometer Rollback Not Actual Mileage Exceeds Mechanical Limits Manufacturer Buyback Hail/Fire/Flood Damage Dismantled/Reconstructed Branded/Junked/Salvaged Title Airbag Deployment/Gray Market Non-OEM glass is acceptable only if it meets the following HCPV program standards. Perform all required maintenance All fluids must be topped off Floor mats must all be present and properly secured All tires must be same size, brand, load, speed rating and free of damage OEM or non-OEM windshields containing cracks, chips, scratches and pitting must be repaired and/or replaced with Honda Genuine glass Scratches greater than 4 inches, dings/dents that cannot be covered with a dime and/or damage that penetrates the base metal must be repaired


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2. A VIN Status Inquiry must be performed to ensure all open campaigns and recalls are completed.


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3. All VIN plates must match across the engine compartment, doorjamb, and dash.


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4. Both the FMVSS and Tire Labels must be present on the driver-side B-pillar.


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Unibody

1. The frame must be carefully inspected to ensure there is no prior structural damage.


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After-Market Accessories/Modifications

1. The vehicle must be inspected for any after-market components.


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Front Interior

1. The key remotes must function correctly for unlocking, locking, and panic button operations.


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2. The keyless entry system driver door buttons must properly unlock and lock the vehicle.


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3. The ignition switch or engine start button must successfully start the engine.


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4. The ECON button must operate and show the correct display on the dash.


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5. The door chime must operate correctly.


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6. All instrumentation indicators must illuminate when in the "ON" position.


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7. The dash, instrument panel, and brightness controls must be in good condition.


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8. The temperature and fuel gauges, including needles, must operate properly.


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9. The speedometer and tachometer must function accurately, including needles and RPM readings.


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10. The clock must display and operate correctly.


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11. The compass must display and operate correctly.


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12. The horn must be fully operational.


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13. The steering wheel must be in good condition and function in tilt, telescopic, and lock modes.


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14. All steering wheel-mounted controls must be operational.


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15. Windshield wipers and washers must have correct aim and pressure for both front and rear.


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16. The shifter must be checked for smooth operation across all shifting points for manual or automatic transmissions.


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17. Front and rear backup and parking sensors must be fully operational.


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18. The parking brake must engage properly and display the status on the dash.


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19. The hood release must operate correctly.


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20. The trunk, tailgate, or hatch release must operate correctly.


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21. The fuel door release must operate correctly.


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22. The carpet must be clean and free of any damage.


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23. Floor mat retention hooks must be present to secure mats properly.


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24. The center console must be in good condition and be able to open, close, and lock.


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25. The glove box must be in good condition and be able to open, close, and lock.


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26. Beverage holders must be clean and in good condition.


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27. The coin holder must be clean and in good condition.


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28. Armrests and side pockets must be clean and in good condition.


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29. Seats must be inspected for upholstery condition, proper operation, and smooth track movement.


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30. Seat heaters must function correctly and provide proper heating performance.


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31. Seat belts, including buckles, latches, and retraction mechanisms, must function properly.


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32. Headrests must be able to adjust up and down correctly.


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33. Windows must operate smoothly and at the correct speed through full travel with no noise or glass damage.


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34. Front doors must be inspected for proper operation of trim, panels, handles, latches, and locks.


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35. Side mirrors must be in good condition and operate correctly, including the side-view camera if applicable.


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36. Side mirror blinkers must be in good condition and fully operational.


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37. The rearview mirror must operate correctly, including auto-dimming features if equipped.


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38. The headliner must be clean and free of damage.


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39. The sunglasses holder must be in good condition and open/close properly.


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40. The sunroof glass and shade must be in good condition and operate correctly.


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41. Sun visors and mirrors must be in good condition and able to flip up, down, and sideways.


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42. Courtesy and map lights must be in good condition and operational.


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43. The AC, heater, and defroster must operate properly through all vent outlets.


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44. The AM/FM/XM radio must function correctly, including the display, control panel, and speakers.


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45. Multimedia ports, including the CD player, USB port, and MP3 auxiliary jack, must be operational.


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46. All previously stored data must be cleared from the Hard Disk Drive.


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47. The Intelligent Multi-Information Display must be operational and display correctly.


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48. HondaLink® must be operational and successfully pair with a phone for Aha™ and Pandora® services.


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49. Bluetooth® Streaming Audio must be operational and pair with a phone.


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50. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® must perform voice commands and pair with a phone.


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51. The navigation system must operate correctly, display properly, and have all stored data cleared.


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52. The rearview camera must function and display correctly.


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53. The DVD player and its control panel must be operational.


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Rear Interior

1. The Rear Entertainment System must operate correctly, including screen display and audio.


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2. Rear carpet must be clean and free of damage.


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3. Rear floor mat retention hooks must be secure.


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4. Rear beverage holders must be clean and in good condition.


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5. Rear armrests, side pockets, and seat pockets must be clean.


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6. Rear seats must be inspected for upholstery condition, operation, and tracks.


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7. Rear seat belts, buckles, latches, anchors, and retraction must function properly.


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8. Rear headrests must adjust up and down correctly.


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9. Rear windows must operate with correct speed and no noise through full travel.


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10. Integrated sunshades must operate properly and hook securely.


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11. Rear or sliding doors must be inspected for operation of trim, panels, handles, latches, and locks.


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12. Rear dome and map lights must be in good condition and operational.


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13. The cargo light must be in good condition and operational.


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14. The cargo privacy cover must retract and hook properly.


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15. The cargo/luggage compartment must be clean.


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16. For Ridgeline models, the In-Bed Trunk® must be in good condition and operational.


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17. For Ridgeline models, the Dual-Action Tailgate must be in good condition and operational.


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18. For Odyssey Touring Elite® models (2014+), the HondaVAC® must be operational.


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Front Exterior

1. Front windshield glass must be free of cracks, chips, pits, or scratches.


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2. Windshield wiper blades and arms must be in good condition and operational.


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3. The hood paint finish and quality must be inspected.


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4. The front Honda emblem must be present and undamaged.


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5. The grille must be in good condition.


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6. The front bumper paint finish and quality must be inspected.


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7. The front fenders paint finish and quality must be inspected.


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8. Headlights and lenses must be operational and free of moisture.


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9. Fog lights and lenses must be in good condition and operational.


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10. Daytime running lights and lenses must be in good condition and operational.


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11. Turn signal lights and lenses must be in good condition and operational.


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12. Front doors paint finish and quality must be inspected.


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13. Side mirrors paint finish and quality must be inspected.


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14. The roof paint finish and quality must be inspected.


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Rear Exterior

1. Rear windshield glass must be free of cracks, chips, pits, or scratches.


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2. The rear windshield wiper blade and arm must be in good condition and operational.


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3. The trunk, tailgate, or hatch must be inspected for paint finish, quality, and button operation.


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4. Rear Honda emblems must be present and undamaged.


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5. Brake lights and lenses must be in good condition and operational.


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6. Taillights and lenses must be operational and free of moisture.


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7. Backup lights and lenses must be in good condition and operational.


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8. Rear turn signal lights and lenses must be in good condition and operational.


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9. Emergency lights and lenses must be in good condition and operational.


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10. For Ridgeline models, integrated bed lights and lenses must be operational.


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11. License plate brackets and light must be in good condition and operational.


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12. Emergency flashers and reflectors must be in good condition and operational.


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13. Rear backup and parking sensors must be in good condition.


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14. The rear bumper paint finish and quality must be inspected.


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15. Rear fenders and quarter panels paint finish and quality must be inspected.


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16. Rear or sliding doors paint finish and quality must be inspected.


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17. Exhaust systems must be secure and free of damage.


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18. The fuel door and cap must operate properly.


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Under Hood/Fluids

1. The hood support or prop rod must be able to hold the hood up safely.


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2. Hood support struts must be able to hold the hood up safely.


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3. The engine compartment must be clean.


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4. The engine valve train must be free of excessive or abnormal noise.


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5. Engine mounts must be free of cracks or tears in the rubber.


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6. The engine must be inspected for overall condition, operation, proper fluid level, and leaks.


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7. The transmission mount bracket and rubber bushing must be in good condition.


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8. The transmission must operate correctly (MT or AT) and be free of leaks with proper fluid levels.


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9. The clutch master cylinder must operate correctly and be free of leaks.


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10. The brake master cylinder and booster must have proper fluid levels and be free of leaks.


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11. The brake system must operate correctly and be free of leaks.


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12. The 12-volt battery must be in good condition and pass a load test.


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13. The high-voltage battery must be free of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).


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14. The alternator belt must have proper tension and the system must maintain a proper charge.


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15. The water pump must be free of abnormal noise and leaks.


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16. Fuel injectors, lines, and hoses must be in good condition.


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17. The radiator must be free of leaks and damage.


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18. The coolant recovery tank must have the proper fluid level and be free of leaks or damage.


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19. The cooling fan must turn on properly when the engine is running.


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20. Coolant hoses must be in good condition and free of leaks.


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21. The AC condenser must be free of corrosion and damage.


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22. The AC compressor must cycle properly and have a belt in good condition with proper tension.


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23. Power steering must have proper fluid levels and be free of leaks with a good belt.


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24. Electric power steering must be fully operational.


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25. Differential fluid must be checked for proper level and leaks.


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26. Washer fluid must be checked for proper level and leaks.


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Under Vehicle

1. Brake calipers must be free of binding, loose bolts, or leaks.


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2. Hydraulic hoses and lines must be free of cracks, kinks, loose bolts, or leaks.


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3. Suspension components must have secure bolts and no bent or broken control arms.


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4. Bushings must be free of cracks, wear, or damage.


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5. Universal joints, CV joints, boots, and driveshafts must be free of cracks and leaks.


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6. The exhaust system must be free of leaks, holes, dents, or cracks and have secure hangers.


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Left-Front

1. Left-front brake pads or shoes must be replaced if damage is found or wear exceeds 50% of minimum thickness.


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2. Left-front rotors must be replaced if damaged or worn beyond service limits.


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3. Left-front wheels must have secure lug nuts, proper torque, and a good valve stem.


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4. Left-front tires must have at least 5/32” tread depth, no uneven wear, and no sidewall damage.


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Right-front

1. Right-front brake pads or shoes must be replaced if damage is found or wear exceeds 50% of minimum thickness.


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2. Right-front rotors must be replaced if damaged or worn beyond service limits.


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3. Right-front wheels must have secure lug nuts, proper torque, and a good valve stem.


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4. Right-front tires must have at least 5/32” tread depth, no uneven wear, and no sidewall damage.


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Left-Rear

1. Left-rear brake pads or shoes must be replaced if damage is found or wear exceeds 50% of minimum thickness.


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2. Left-rear rotors or drums must be replaced if damaged or worn beyond service limits.


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3. Left-rear wheels must have secure lug nuts, proper torque, and a good valve stem.


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4. Left-rear tires must have at least 5/32” tread depth, no uneven wear, and no sidewall damage.


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Right-Rear

1. Right-rear brake pads or shoes must be replaced if damage is found or wear exceeds 50% of minimum thickness.


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2. Right-rear rotors or drums must be replaced if damaged or worn beyond service limits.


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3. Right-rear wheels must have secure lug nuts, proper torque, and a good valve stem.


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4. Right-rear tires must have at least 5/32” tread depth, no uneven wear, and no sidewall damage.


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5. The spare tire and tool kit must be inspected for condition and completeness.


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Replacement Items

1. The engine air filter must be replaced if dirty.


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2. The cabin filter must be replaced if dirty.


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3. Front wiper blades must be able to wipe the windshield clean.


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4. The rear wiper blade must be able to wipe the windshield clean.


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5. New floor mats must be installed if the originals are missing, stained, or damaged.


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6. Two master keys must be present or replaced if missing.


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7. Two OEM key remotes must be present or replaced if missing.


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8. A valet key must be present or replaced if missing.


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9. The navigation CD must be replaced if missing or damaged.


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10. The RES remote control must be replaced if missing or damaged.


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11. RES headphones must be replaced if missing or damaged.


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Road Test

1. The vehicle must be checked for idle vibration when cold and hot.


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2. Engine noise must be evaluated for abnormalities at high and low speeds.


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3. Acceleration power must be verified as normal.


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4. Overall drivability and smoothness must be confirmed.


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5. For manual transmissions, the clutch must operate smoothly with no slippage.


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6. The transaxle must be free of abnormal noise when cold and hot.


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7. Suspension performance and noise must be evaluated.


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8. CV joints and drive axles must be free of noise during full lock turns.


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9. The braking system must be free of noise and vibration with normal effort.


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10. The cruise control system must successfully engage, cancel, and resume.


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11. Steering, tires, and wheels must be free of abnormal vibration or stiffness.


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12. The vehicle must drive straight without abnormal drift or pull.


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13. The vehicle must be free of abnormal wind noise.


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