When shopping for a luxury vehicle it makes sense to consider all options, including whether a gently used model might be a better fit for your budget and driving needs. Acura Precision Certified helps make Honda’s luxury division a little more affordable and approachable for car shoppers, some of whom might never have considered a premium car or SUV.
Whether it’s for mainstream makes and models or prestigious luxury vehicles with a premium badge on their grille, every automaker’s certified pre-owned program starts with a basic set of criteria a vehicle must meet. To be eligible for Acura Precision Certified, a vehicle must be no more than 6 model years old and have no more than 80,000 miles showing on its odometer. This is pretty much a status quo set of parameters for most certified programs.
With an Acura Precision Certified vehicle, you’ll get 7 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) of coverage for the engine, transmission, and related components.
When it comes to a non-powertrain warranty, Acura Precision Certified vehicles are covered for at least 2 years or up to 100,000 total odometer miles. The 2-year timer starts when the vehicle is purchased as certified, or when the original 4-year/50,000-mile warranty expires, whichever happens later.
Get your checklist ready and be prepared to mark exactly 182 inspection points with any Acura Precision Certified vehicle. Of course, not just anyone can start walking around a used Acura and start ticking boxes on a sheet. The job must be performed by an Acura certified technician. The results are downloadable and can be viewed by a car shopper, too.
Because bad things often happen when you least expect them, every Acura Precision Certified vehicle comes with at least 2 years or 100,000 miles of roadside assistance, in accordance with the warranty guidelines above. This includes help with a dead battery or assistance with a flat tire, emergency towing, and even fuel delivery.
Beginning from the date of sale, an Acura Precision Certified customer has 1 year or 12,000 miles to redeem one free scheduled maintenance appointment, including an oil change.
So that you know exactly where your used Acura has been and any secrets it might otherwise be hiding, all Acura Precision Certified vehicles come with a Carfax or AutoCheck report. Hidden damage caused by unreported accidents can be one of the biggest worries of used car shoppers. This information can be invaluable when it comes to knowing nothing sinister is lurking beneath the surface of your car purchase.
You’ll have a full week to decide if that used Acura you just brought home is a perfect match, or not quite the car of your dreams. The vehicle can be returned within a 7-day window for another Acura Precision Certified or Precision Used model. The fine print only asks that the car be returned in the same condition as when it left the dealership, and that it has covered no more than 300 miles since purchase.
If a mechanical breakdown occurs 100 miles away from wherever it is you call home, Acura’s Trip Interruption Reimbursement can help alleviate some of the financial sting. This covers alternative transportation, food, and lodging for up to three consecutive days, at a maximum of $300 per day.
For help in case of an accident, or to simply check the weather where you happen to be traveling, Acura Precision Certified comes with at least 2 years or 100,000 total odometer miles of concierge service. This can include emergency vehicle glass replacement, help with emergency airline ticket needs, or assistance in replacing lost or forgotten items like prescription medicine.
In addition to Acura Precision Certified, the automaker now offers coverage for older, higher-mileage vehicles with its new Acura Precision Used program.
