I purchased a certified used 2019 PP in November 2022. Infotainment wouldn’t stay on, so dealership repaired it. Took 2 tries, and 3 weeks but no further issues with it. Yesterday a maintenance message appeared saying the car needs an oil change (expected), transmission fluid replaced, crank case fluid replaced, and a couple of inspections. Does anyone know if the transmission and crank case fluid change would be my responsibility or the dealers? Not exactly sure what the certified actually includes. Btw, I LOVE this car; for those who encouraged me while going through the infotainment issue, thank you.
Certified used ‘19 Passport Touring Maintenance question
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I thought someone might post their "Terms & Conditions" but so far no one has. I imagine they vary widely from dealer-to-dealer.
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There you go. TFS for those that were seeking this info.
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As with any warranty this is not worth the paper it was typed on. 3 sentences buried in the contract give Honda the ability to deny warranty work for any reason whatsoever:
If for any reason the vehicle’s factory warranty has been voided by American Honda.
American Honda will make the final decision whether to repair or replace any existing part or assembly.
And this is the big blanket statement:
Any consequential, incidental, or pecuniary damages.
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Thanks for posting. It does seem at least that the OP should have proper paperwork (but did not receive, or has no knowledge of same) if "Honda Certified".
Thank you for posting, I do have the certified paperwork proving I have a USED car. I would have loved to purchase new, but couldn’t afford a new car. Looks like I will have to pay for the fluid changes, my bad I didn’t realize how soon they’d need to be done. Live and learn…
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New car buyers get 2yrs/24k miles of oil changes and filters, and I think tire rotations. I am considering buying a zero deductable add-on maintenance package that covers all fluids (ATF, read diff, transfer case, brake fluid), tire rotations, air filter and cabin filter, multipoint inspections, and whatever pops up on the Maintenance Minder. I used to do all my own maintenance but I just retired and I simply don't want to have to mess with it anymore.
I would think you could call the dealership and ask specifically what is covered when you bought Certified but it looks as though you get what is listed in eldavicho's post #22. You did get a document stating that you purchased a Certified vehicle, correct?
I would think you could call the dealership and ask specifically what is covered when you bought Certified but it looks as though you get what is listed in eldavicho's post #22. You did get a document stating that you purchased a Certified vehicle, correct?
I did receive a certified form, I’ll take care of the fluids. i bought an extended warranty but not for fluids.
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Fluids would not be covered under and Extended Warranty but under a Maintenance Program. Different things w/ different coverage for different items.
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I'm with you as far as retirement. I still do almost all my repairs and maintenance with the exception of anything that requires pulling a motor/transmission or major components. Cool thing is I'm not pressed for time like a flat rate mechanic. One of the big factors when considering the Honda is the ease of working on them.
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So true.
One of the reasons I prefer not to have anyone but myself work on my vehicles is "flat rate" I worked as a mechanic at various dealerships in the 80's -90's. I get that not everyone has the ability to D.I.Y. and I'm getting older and more limited as to what I'm able and willing to tackle myself but so far I've never paid one cent for any type of "extended" or "maintenance" warranty/program or even used the factory warranty on my last 4 or 5 new vehicles. I just don't trust the abilities of unknown mechanics working on my vehicles.
If your ablecto take your time you can usually do a much more thorough job than someone working on flat rate.
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Strangely enough its the oil changes that I don't want to do. Climbing under the car is a pain. I can do brakes/hubs/bearings/rotate tires/suspension work, etc, and top end work all day. I have ramps and all the tools and as long as I have a rolling work stool I'm good. As soon as I get one of these installed I'll be good to go!! LOL!
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Hell, I'd be fine just with one of these:
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I'm spoiled with a full service shop that has an overhead lift and fabrication facility with all the welding and machinery needed to fix anything.Hell, I'd be fine just with one of these:
8000TLX Portable Truck Lift
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I'm born and raised in So Cal (55 years), name that shop.
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Power Plus. 11 year employee doing everything from generator setup/servicing/repair to running the fab shop building custom drilling trucks, skids and trailers. From there I went into tanker driver delivering fuel all throughout So Cal. Hell of a run......
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Oh...your post reads as though you have a service shop near you that let's the general public use a lift for self-service repairs.
Obviously working at a place that allowed you use of the shop equipment is a great benefit.
My younger brother owns a 5 bay auto repair shop with 3 lifts in Costa Mesa but I live 4.5 hours away from his shop now.
I think the idea of having a self-service bay that the general public can rent by the half hour could be a sector that is not being served.
Simply have the patron sign an injury waiver and then have a store employee park and lock in place the vehicle on a lift or over a pit and then start the clock that sits right in clear view of the paying customer.
Hmmmmm...
Obviously working at a place that allowed you use of the shop equipment is a great benefit.
My younger brother owns a 5 bay auto repair shop with 3 lifts in Costa Mesa but I live 4.5 hours away from his shop now.
I think the idea of having a self-service bay that the general public can rent by the half hour could be a sector that is not being served.
Simply have the patron sign an injury waiver and then have a store employee park and lock in place the vehicle on a lift or over a pit and then start the clock that sits right in clear view of the paying customer.
Hmmmmm...
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There used to be a shop like that here in Dallas. Six lifts IIRC. Bring your own tools or use theirs. Did brakes/discs, some front end work, and front/rear shocks (rear w/ coilovers) on my '98 Explorer there. Covid put them under.
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