honda certification is something that can be done on the spot. It typically adds $1000 of "value" to the sticker price.
I purchased my 2000 Honda Accord from an Acura dealership in 2001. I asked about certification and the salesman had to verify (over the phone with Honda corporate) that my car was eligibles. He handed over the vin, I got a piece of paper, and it was "certified" on the spot.
Certification happens when the car has gone though a stiff inspection. Either the Acura lot did it before I got there (I have no idea) or it's a bunch of marketing BS to make shoppers buy from the dealer ... and not places like CarMax.
In a best case situation ...
- car is inspected heavily at the dealer
- car is then "honda certified" ... basically saying it's in tip top condition.
- because it is certified, your drive train guarantee is extended to 100k
Last edited by e3NiNe; 03-12-2007 at 09:44 AM.