Huffines Auto Dealerships

Corporate Office
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: See location
Fax: to the left
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Huffines Takes The Worry Out of Buying A Pre-Owned Vehicle.
125 Point Certification Checklist

1. Under 100,000 Miles
2. Seven model years or newer
3. No frame damage
4. Clean history/title
5. Aftermarket accessories do not compromise safety, emissions or operation of vehicle

Ownership Materials

6. Warranty Manual
7. Owner's Manual
8. Key
9. Key Fob

Mechanical Standards

Pre-Road Test
Underhood Check

10. Hood release
11. Brake fluid
12. Power steering fluid filled
13. Wiper/washer fluid filled
14. Battery condition/load test
15. Charging system operation
16. Throttle linkage operation

Operational Checks
17. Remote key fob
18. Door/liftgate/trunk
19. Seat adjuster
20. Steering column adjuster
21. Ignition switch
22. Malfunction indicator lamp, warning lamp
23. Air bag system
24. Trip computer/overhead console
25. Heated seat
26. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning system
27. Turn signal/hazard lamps
28. Horn
29. Brake lamps
30. Headlamp/high beam/low beam
31. Interior lamps
32. Door locks (all switches)
33. Windows

34. Parking Brake
35. Fog Lamp
36. Windshield wiper operation and blades in good condition
37. Rear window wiper & condition
38. Rearview mirror
39. Sideview mirror
40. Rear defroster
41. Seat Belts
42. Convertible Top
43. Sunroof
44. Emergency trunk release
Road Test
45. Ease of starting
46. Cold-idle quality
47. Gear selector operation
Steering Performance
48. Power steering performance
49. Steering wheel center alignment
50. Vehicle tracking performance
Equipment Operation
51. Cruise control
52. Overdrive
53. Gauges/instruments
54. Sound system
55. Memory
56. Navigation system
Powertrain Performance
57. Acceleration performance
58. Cluth operation (Manual transmission)
59. Upshifting performance
60. Downshifting performance
61. Steady throttle performance
62. Transfer case/all-wheel drive performance
63. Hot-idle performance
Braking Performance
64. Brake booster performance
65. Vehicle tracking
66. Antilock brake system
67. Overall stopping performance
Vehicle Comfort
68. Free from water leaks

Post-Road Test
69. Fluid leaks-visible inspection
70. All fluid levels (underhood)
71. Hot restart performance

Maintenance Standards

Perform the following fluid inspection and/or changes
72. Change engine oil, oil filter, and air filter
73. Automatic transmission fluid and filter
74. Manual transmission fluid
75. Front differential fluid (4x4 only)
76. Rear differential fluid (4.4/AWD/RWD)
77. Transfer case fluid (4x4/AWD)
78. Engine coolant
79. Front brakes have 50% or more of lining remaining
80. Front and rear brake component condition
81. Rear brakes have 50% or more of lining remaining
82. Perform outstanding vehicle campaigns
83. Identify non OEM accessories in Additional Information box
84. Tires match and are manufacturer's recommended size/load capacity
85. Wheels match and are correct size
86. Tread depth is 4/32" above the wear indicator
87. Tire sidewall condition
88. Tire pressures are set to specs
89. Brake line condition
90. Shocks and struts condition
91. CV joins boot condition
92. Exhaust system
93. Front suspension
94. Rear suspension
95. Steering components

96. Wheel bots torqued to specs
97. Tire-changing equipment (including spare)
98. Drive belts are tight & not damaged
99. Engine hoses
100. Emission system hoses
101. State/local testing

Appearance Standards

Exterior Condition
102. Body panels
103. Fascias
104. Bumpers
105. Decals/emblems/trim pieces in place
106. Glass/lamp covers
107. Wheel/wheel covers
Interior Condition
108. Bed/bedliner
109. Instrument panel
110. Door panels
111. Seating
112. Headliner/Package tray
113. Luggage compartment
114. Carpet/mats/flooring

Detail Standards

Exterior Detailing
115. Clean engine compartment
116. Touch up/recondition minor surface scratches
117. Remove tar, bugs, road oil
118. Exterior wash and wax
119. Dress tires
120. Wipe down all door jams
Interior Detailing
121. Clean ashtray/cigarette lighter
122. Clean vinyl, plastic and leather surfaces
123. Clean glass surfaces
124. Vacuum and /or sampoo all interior carpets
125. Free of odors/moisture and water leaks