Our Certified Program
At Heritage Coach Company our certified pre-owned inventory is put through our rigorous 116 Point Quality Assurance Inspection. Then, each car is reconditioned to our exacting standards by our highly trained technicians and backed by our 3-month/3,000 mile warranty. At Heritage Coach Company we want our cars to look and feel as new as possible and we know you do too.
Certified Inspection Checklist
ROAD TEST
CHECK VEHICLE HISTORY (Carfax)
CHECK FOR OPEN SAFETY CAMPAIGNS
OWNER'S MANUAL/WARRANTY BOOKLET PRESENT
SEAT BELTS/RETRACTORS/AIR BAGS (wear, operation)
MIRRORS (operation, heat, inside-outside)
INDICATOR LIGHTS/GUAGES/WARNING TONES (operation, lights, clock)
ENGINE START/IDLE (cold, warm)
ENGINE OPERATION/PERFORMANCE/ACCELERATION/TURBO (at normal temp.)
SHIFTING/AUTOMATIC/MANUAL (transmission, clutch)
ANTI-SKID/TRACTION CONTROL (operation)
BRAKING/ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (straight stop/anti lock operation)
STEERING ALIGNMENT (ease, noise, steering wheel centered, alignment)
BODY/CHASSIS INTEGRITY (noise/vibration/harshness)
TRANSFER CASE (operation F/RWD, 4W, AWD)
CRUISE CONTROL (hold, acceleration, cancel)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (operation/blades wipe clean w/o streaks)
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER (operational)
TILT-WHEEL/TELESCOPING (operational)
SOUND SYSTEM (radio, tape, CD, speakers, antenna)
HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING/REAR AIR CONDITIONING (blower, controls)
HORN (operation, function)
FUNCTIONAL
KEYS /KEYFOB/REMOTE START (functional)
REAR DEFOGGER (operation)
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (spare, air pressure, tools)
INTERIOR LIGHTS (operation, condition)
EXTERIOR LIGHTS/FOG LAMPS (headlights, DRLs, brake and high mount)
DOORS/DOOR LOCKS (power lock operation)
WEATHER STRIPPING (condition)
SEATS/CHILD SAFETY SEATS & MOUNTINGS (operation, heat)
FUEL DOOR/TRUNK/HOOD/HATCH RELEASE (operation)
WINDOWS/POWER/SWING-OUT (operation, all switches, full travel)
ALARM/TELEPHONE (operation, remote)
POWER OUTLETS(S)CIGARETTE LIGHTER (operation lighter)
PARKING BRAKE (operation)
SUN/MOON ROOF (operation, condition, no leaks)
OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES/MARKER LAMPS (operation)
ACCESSORY LIGHTING (operation)
ONSTAR (functional)
UNDER HOOD
VISUAL (loose/missing components, leaks, labels, decals)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/BATTERY/STARTER (battery, cables, belts, charge)
ENGINE COOLING/RADIATOR/FAN/FAN CLUTCH (level, hoses, condition)
POWER STEERING (level, pump, lines)
BRAKE SYSTEM (level, master cylinder, lines)
IGNITION SYSTEM (wires, condition, routing)
FUEL SYSTEM (lines, leaks, connection)
VACUUM SYSTEM (hoses, condition)
A/C COMPRESSSOR/DRIVE BELT (operation, condition)
BELTS/SERPENTINE (tension, wear)
UNDER VEHICLE
VISUAL (body, lower body, underbody)
FRAME (no signs of previous repair/damage)
EXHAUST SYSTEM (pipes, converter, muffler)
BRAKE PADS, SHOES (condition, lining)
CALIPERS, ROTORS, DRUMS (condition)
BRAKE HYDRAULICS (level, lines, hoses)
TIRES (tread depth, type, size, matching brand, no plugs)
WHEELS/LUG NUT TORQUE/TIRE PSI (OEM, matching brand/type)
SHOCK ABSORBERS/STRUTS (operation, leaks, etc.)
SPRING/SWAY BARS/TOW HOOK (mount, bushings, torque to specs, etc.)
CONTROL ARMS (condition, mount, bushings)
STEERING/LINKAGE (tie rod/ends, linkage)
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE & MOUNTINGS (leaks)
DRIVELING/DRIVESHAFT/AXLES/UNIVERSAL JOINTS (condition, operation)
AXLES/DIFFERENTIALS/AIR SUSPENSION AND COMPRESSOR (leaks, CV joints)
GEAR/RACK & PINION (leaks, mounting)
PARKING BRAKE CABLE (condition, operation, fraying)
EXTERIOR
UNDER HOOD (finish, insulation, decals)
FRONT BUMPER (fascia, guards, finish)
GRILLE (headlights, other lights, emblems)
HOOD (emblems, finish, chips, trim, alignment)
LEFT FRONT FENDER (finish, trim)
LEFT FRONT DOOR (finish, trim, alignment, ease of movement)
LEFT REAR DOOR (finish, trim, alignment, ease of movement)
LEFT REAR FENDER (finish, trim)
TRUNK LID (finish, trim)
REAR BUMPER (fascia, guards, finish)
RIGHT REAR FENDER (finish, trim)
RIGHT FRONT DOOR (finish, trim, alignment, ease of movement)
RIGHT FRONT FENDER (finish, trim)
ROOF (finish, trim)
GLASS (cracks, chips, scratches, pitting)
WHEELS/WHEELCOVERS/TRIM RINGS/CENTER CAPS (scratches, pitting)
INTERIOR
INSTRUMENT PANEL/COMPASS/NAVIGATION/DVD (operation, trim controls)
CLOCK/TIMER (check, reset)
DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATS/HEAD RESTS (cushions, trim, safety belts)
DRIVER DOOR (controls, trim, condition)
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR (controls, trim, condition)
FRONT CARPET & FLOOR MATS (presence, condition, wear)
CONSOL/COMPARTMENT LID – FRONT & REAR (operation, condition)
REAR SEAT/HEAD RESTS (cushions, trim, safety belts)
LEFT REAR DOOR/QUARTER TRIM (controls, trim, condition)
RIGHT REAR DOOR/QUARTER TRIM (controls, trim, condition)
REAR CARPETS & MATS (presence, condition, wear)
HEADLINER/OVERHEAD CONSOLE (visors, condition)
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT/CARGO AREA (trim, jack, tools, cargo net/shade)
PACKAGE TRAY (condition)
REAR ENTERTAINMENT (operation)
MAINTENANCE
LUBE, CHANGE OIL & FILTER (required)
INSPECT/CLEAN AIR FILTER
INSPECT/CHANGE ALL OTHER FILTERS (per manufacture’s schedule)
INSPECT/TOP-OFF FLUIDS (cool, brake, steering, trans, diff, washer)
TIRE PRESSURE (check/adjust, rotate as necessary)
EMISSION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (meets state and local standards)
FUEL LEVEL (recommend full tank)
INTERIOR DETAILING
CLEAN INSTRUMENT PANEL/COVER PAD SURFACE/ASHTRAYS/PACKAGE SHELF
VACUUM AND CLEAN CARPET/TRUNK/PASSENGER COMPARTMENT/CARGO AREA
CLEAN GLASS SURFACES
CLEAN HEADLINER/SEATS/INTERIOR CLOTH TRIM
EXTERIOR DETAILING
CLEAN ENGINE/COMPARTMENT
RECONDITION/TOUCH-UP MINOR SURFACE SCRATCHES
REMOVE TAR AND ROAD OIL
WASH/WAX
CLEAN AND DETAIL WHEELS/WHEEL COVER AND TIRES
