125 Steps to Certification

When you purchase a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle from Dave Smith Motors you can have peace of mind knowing that it has been through a comprehensive inspection and reconditioning process.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
 1. Under 75,000 miles
 2. Five model years or newer
 3. No frame damage
 4. Clean title
 5. Aftermarket accessories do not compromise safety, emissions or operation of vehicle

OWNERSHIP MATERIALS
 6. Warranty Manual
 7. Owner's Manual
 8. Operational key
 9. CARFAX®report
 10. Certified Pre-Owned Consumer Warranty Booklet

MECHANICAL STANDARDS

Pre-Road Test
Underhood checks
 11. Hood release
 12. Brake fluid
 13. Power steering fluid filled
 14. Wiper/washer fluid filled
 15. Battery condition/load test
 16. Charging system operation
 17. Throttle linkage operation

Operational checks
 18. Key fob with remote keyless entry
 19. Door/liftgate/trunk
 20. Seat adjuster
 21. Steering column adjuster
 22. Ignition switch
 23. Malfunction indicator lamp/warning lamp
 24. Air bag system
 25. Trip computer/overhead console
 26. Heated seat
 27. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning system
 28. Turn signal/hazard lamps
 29. Horn
 30. Brake lamps
 31. Headlamp/high beam/low beam
 32. Interior lamps
 33. Door locks (all switches)
 34. Windows
 35. Parking brake
 36. Fog lamps
 37. Windshield wiper system operation
 38. Wiper blades in good condition
 39. Rear window wiper and condition
 40. Rearview mirror
 41. Sideview mirrors
 42. Rear defroster
 43. Seat belts
 44. Convertible top
 45. Sunroof

Road Test
 46. Ease of starting
 47. Cold-idle quality
 48. Gear selector operation

Steering performance
 49. Power steering performance
 50. Steering wheel center alignment
 51. Vehicle tracking performance

Equipment operation
 52. Cruise control
 53. Overdrive
 54. Instrument panel/gauges
 55. Sound and/or entertainment system

Powertrain performance
 56. Acceleration performance
 57. Clutch operation(manual transmission)
 58. Upshifting performance
 59. Downshifting performance
 60. Steady throttle performance
 61. Transfer case/all-wheel-drive performance
 62. Hot-idle performance

Braking performance
 63. Brake booster performance
 64. Vehicle tracking
 65. Antilock brake system
 66. Overall stopping performance

Vehicle comfort
 67. Interior noise level

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

MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

Perform the following fluid 
inspection and/or changes:
71. Change engine oil, oil filter and use Mopar® parts
72. Inspect air filter 
73. Automatic transmission fluid and filter
74. Manual transmission fluid
75. Front differential fluid (4x4 only)
76. Rear differential fluid (4x4/RWD/AWD)
77. Transfer case fluid (4x4/AWD)
78. Engine coolant level and test
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-Mopar®accessories
84. Tires match and are manufacturer's recommended size/load capacity
85. Wheels match and are correct size and offset
86. Tread depth is 4/32" remaining
87. Tire sidewall condition
88. Tire pressures are set to Chrysler specifications
89. Brake-line condition
90. Shocks and struts condition
91. CV joints boot condition
92. Exhaust system
93. Front suspension
94. Rear suspension
95. Steering components
96. Wheel bolts torqued to specifications
97. Tire-changing equipment (including spare, if applicable)
98. Drive belts are tight and not damaged
99. Engine hoses
100. Emission system hoses
101. State/local testing
102. StarSCAN®diagnostic 

APPEARANCE STANDARDS

Exterior condition
103. Body panels
104. Fascias
105. Bumpers
106.Decals/emblems/trim pieces in place
107. Glass/lamp covers
108. Wheel/wheel covers
109. Truck bed/bedliner 

Interior condition
110. Instrument panel
111. Door panels
112. Seating
113.Headliner/package tray
114. Luggage compartment
115. Carpet/floor mats

DETAIL STANDARDS

Exterior detailing
116. Clean engine compartment
117. Touch up/recondition minor surface scratches
118. Remove tar, bugs and road oil
119. Exterior wash and wax
120. Wipe down all door jambs

Interior detailing
121. Clean ashtray/cigarette lighter
122. Clean vinyl, plastic and leather surfaces
123. Clean glass surfaces
124. Vacuum and/or shampoo all interior carpets
125. Free of odors/moisture and water leaks


 

Call 1-800-635-8000 to learn more about 
Certified Pre-Owned 



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