Why Buy Certified-PreOwned

Why you should choose a Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle?

Every Honda is a product of innovative engineering and quality manufacturing. And only well-maintained Honda models that are less than six years old and have a maximum of 80,000 miles are eligible for certification. The certification process includes:

 

• A thorough multi-point mechanical and appearance inspection, performed by the dealer, to ensure that each used vehicle meets Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle standards.
• Honda-trained technicians scrutinize all major vehicle systems, including brakes, engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, exhaust system and vehicle interior and exterior.
• Dealer technicians recondition any component that does not meet our standards.
• Any component that cannot be reconditioned is replaced with Honda Genuine Parts.
• A limited warranty that covers engine and transmission components up to 7 years/100,000 miles.

Warranty:

Thanks to an extensive used-car warranty, every Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle comes with peace of mind.  It covers major engine and transmission components, except for standard maintenance items, body glass and interior. Honda will repair or replace any covered part that is defective in material or workmanship under normal use. There is a $0 deductible and the following major systems/components are covered:

 

• Powertrain - 7 years/100,000 total odometer miles (whichever occurs first).
• Engine
• Drive System
• Transmission

 

• Non-Powertrain Coverage – For Vehicle Purchased Within New Vehicle Limited Warranty Period- 1 year/12,000 miles to 4 years/48,000 miles (whichever occurs first).
• Safety Restraint System
• Brakes
• Steering
• Suspension
• Electrical
• Air Conditioning
• Heating and Cooling
• Fuel System
• Doors & Switches
• Audio/Video & Navigational Device Repairs (Honda audio systems only)
• Fluids/Oils
• Sensors

Now that you've been armed with pertinent information about the benefits of buying certified pre-owned, shop our online Certified Pre-Owned inventory or visit our showroom located at 11206 Hickman Rd. Des Moines, IA. 50325 to speak with one of our Certified Honda Specialists.

2016 Honda Pilot

 

 

  The largest Honda model gets a makeover for the 2016 model year and it's shaping up to be THE family vehicle. Honda reliability, a roomy interior, and a practical shape are what sell the Pilot. The 2016 Honda Pilot is significantly improved over the last generation, whether you're talking about performance, technology or simply curb appeal. The Pilot seats up to eight and still has room for an 82-quart cooler behind the 3rd-row seats. The Pilot Elite replaces the 2nd-row seats with two luxurious 2nd-row captain’s chairs. With all the room available in the Pilot, being tall isn't going to be a problem. The second row features two buttons; one being on the seat bottom and the other located on the seat back, making exiting the vehicle painless, even for a person that is six feet tall.
    From a Blue-Ray player to an HDMI port for gaming, the Pilot appears to have plenty of electronics to keep children of all ages occupied for hours. The Pilot also offers plenty of USB ports, some being powerful enough to charge iPads. Parents can also enjoy many entertainment options, but may be more excited about all the available storage in the Pilot. The center console is much larger than the old Pilot and can easily hold a large purse. The smaller cubbies throughout the vehicle make storing childrens things convenient as well. The cargo area is also impressive with its significant amount of under floor storage. The hard plastic cover behind the third row can be moved to the bottom to create more room for taller items.
   The Honda Pilot was a pioneer in the race to reformat rugged SUVs into something more prosaic, more useful--more liveable on a daily basis. When it was new in 2003, the Pilot got the driving height and all-weather traction of the SUV right, and wrapped it in an airy Honda-like body with lots of seats, superb visibility and, truth, frumpy looks.


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Honda Reports Record Sales for North America

Honda has proudly reported that it's starting off 2015 right by setting record high goals in the month of January. The Fit, CR-V, and Honda Pilot were all top contenders in setting double digit sales and proving to be some hot competition for other manufacturers.

Honda show no signs of slowing down. The company reported that the CR-V still holds the title for the best-selling SUV in America selling over 23,000 units. As for the Fit, an incredible 5,802 vehicles were sold in January increasing sales a ridiculous 85.8%.

Honda's division senior VP and GM, Jeff Conrad, stated, "The new year is off to a strong start with three core models selling at record pace, and this is only the beginning." We can't wait to see what fantastic models the year holds in store.

To view our inventory of Pilots, CR-Vs, and much more, visit our site at http://www.smarthondadesmoines.com/new-inventory/index.htm.

2016 HR-Z Debuts

This January Honda proudly released their 2016 HR-Z at the Philadelphia International Auto Show. Official Honda news states that the new body style is based upon the R-line. Curvier lines and rich, glossy color gives this vehicle a turbo boost appealing to younger demographics.

Don't expect the model to come without a hefty price tag! The 2016 comes at about a $5,000 increase in cost and that's with basic vehicle trim options. It's quite apparent that not only does the CR-Z look sporty, it packs quite a punch with it's impressive 1.4L, 220 hp engine. And it still offers tons of storage space including seats that fold down for even more square footage.

For more information on new models and the best selection of vehicles, visit Smart Honda!