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Many customers ask or are confused on the benefits of purchasing a certified Honda or Acura! Why would you not want to certify your used car is the better question!

For Acura here are the benefits- (Acura.com)

150 Points Inspection for Acura Certified

When you purchase an Acura Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, you can expect the same uncompromising standards of a brand-new Acura. All vehicles are under six years old with less than 80,000 miles and have a 12-month/12,000-mile Certified Limited Warranty. Each vehicle must also pass a 150-point vehicle inspection and is covered by an extensive Roadside Assistance program.

For Honda here are the benefits- (Honda.com)

Honda Certified Cars

The certification process includes: 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.

• An exhaustive 150-point mechanical and appearance inspection, performed by the dealer, to ensure that each vehicle meets Honda Certified Used Cars 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 Genuine Honda parts
• Up-to-date scheduled maintenance services

Ever thought of buying your next Honda online? Honda Carland’s user friendly website makes it very convenient for you to view all of the latest Honda models and makes in one place, such as the Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey. Honda Carland’s inventory page is updated on a constant basis so you can be sure that you are looking at the latest  selection. Viewing the inventory enables you to absorb a vast amount of information in a short period of time.

For example, by surfing Honda Carland’s online inventory, I was able to see the specs of each vehicle in stock, including engine specs,the stock number, the VIN#, finance incentives, transmission type, available warranties, interior dimensions and much more.  This makes it so much easier to find the perfect Honda that is just right for you. Honda Carland also gives you the option to view photo galleries of the actual vehicles that you are interested in and even allows you to zoom-in on the details.  You can arrange the available inventory by price, mileage, condition and type of vehicle.  Browsing vehicles online saves you a lot of precious time and it is more efficient instead of going to the actual dealership in person and taking a look at each automobile one at a time.

The main drawback to purchasing a vehicle online is that you cannot take take it out for a spin.  It is difficult to truly appreciate a vehicle and fall in love with it unless you take it out for a test drive and experience driving it firsthand. It is strongly suggested that you view Honda Carland’s online inventory stock at your leisure, make a note of all the features and technical specs of the particular vehicle that you are interested in, compare your choice with all of the available models and finally go to the dealership in person and take it out for a test drive. This will allow you to save by time giving you the ability to narrow it down to the final selection online, but still give you the flexibility of seeing the car in person before you decide to purchase it. Honda Carland’s online inventory makes it a cinch to find the Honda of your dreams.

View all of the latest selection of Shop Carland’s Inventory here.

Drive with Confidence- Carland Assurance

The Carland Group just recently rolled out the Carland Assurance Program. The Carland Group understands the importance of reliability and dependability in Atlanta. The Carland Group now offers a 90 Day or 3,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty on all Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles, Cars and Trucks with less than 150,000 miles and up to 10 years in age. The warranty will help our customers by providing some assurance and confidence that the used car or truck they purchased was a great decision. Please visit ShopCarland.com to view our entire Atlanta Area Pre-Owned Inventory. Please contact sales with any questions regarding the Carland Assurance Program.