Certification Process
One Owner
Our certified cars have never passed to another ownership. Each car has been in Avis' rental fleet since day one.
Routine Scheduled Maintenance
Received all factory-recommended
routine scheduled maintenance. We love our cars and take good care of
them-from regular washes to factory-recommended preventative
maintenance.
No Open Recalls or Safety Campaigns
We're just as concerned about safety as you are. We won't sell a vehicle with an open recall or safety campaign.
Inspected by ASE-Certified Mechanics
All vehicles selected for Avis
Certification must pass a rigorous multi-point inspection process
completed by certified mechanics, including ASE-Certified and ASE Master
Technicians. That means that factory-trained experts have checked these
vehicles from bumper to bumper.
Our comprehensive multi-point inspection check list:
Test Drive / Steering
- Car starts as normal, drives and shifts as built
- No abnormal engine noise present
- No abnormal exhaust noise present
- No abnormal noise/rattles/squeaks
- Dash gauges and lights are operational
- Speedometer & Cruise control operate correctly
- Collision Avoidance Systems functional
- Parking brake: sets, holds and releases
- Vehicle does not drift, shake, or vibrate
- No resistance in the steering wheel when turning
- No clicking or clunking when turning
Brakes
- No grinding noises when applying brakes
- Check brake pads, must have > 25% remaining, list below:
- Master cylinder, brake booster:operating correctly, no leaks
- Brake calipers, lines and fittings: OEM operation, no visible leaks
Mechanical
- Check for trouble codes. Repair/Clear as needed.
- Ignition, starter and accelerator: proper operation and condition
- Engine seals & gaskets: condition, no visible leaks
- Check for evidence of oil sludge. If sludge, not eligible for retail lot.
- Engine hoses, belts, tensioner are operational and in good condition
- Transmission: no visible leaks
- Ensure vacuum line condition is good
- CV axles & boots, L & R: no visible leaks/damage
- Differential/drive axles L&R: no visible leaks/damage
- Steering rack/pump/hoses operation, no visible leaks or damage
- Undercarriage / Suspension - no damage or leaks, all OEM operation
- Struts/shocks: proper ride height & condition, no visible leaks
- Hood insulation, Labels/decals present
- Water pump operation, no visible leaks
- Fuel pump operates, no visible leaks.
- Battery and cables: condition, level, load test, free of corrosion
- All doors/trunk/hood open/close without drag/noise/etc
- All tires match, pressure correct, no damage
Fluids & Filters check levels/condition
- Oil clean to sight & touch; change oil if within 2,500 miles of PM
- Washer fluid topped off
- Transmission fluid looks clean, not dirty or gritty
- Ensure engine coolant level
- Ensure brake fluid is within a half inch from from the cap
- Filters checked and replaced, if dirty
Interior
- Glove box and Console latch/lock operational
- Turn signals & Horn operate effectively
- Interior lamps & Power Outlets operate effectively
- Stereo works, including CD player, all functions
- Heater operates effectively, and blows warm air
- Air conditioning operates effectively, blows cold!
- Defogger/defroster operates
- Windshield wipers work effectively (change if needed)
- Windshield wiper fluid dispenses properly
- Seat Belts functional and in good condition
- All seats adjust properly, including memory operation
- Heated seat functionality works properly (if applicable)
- Power windows operate properly
- Power door locks operate correctly (incl child safety)
- Steering Column adjustments function properly
- Driver side door and trunk lock & unlock with key
- Hazard/Backup/License/Side Market lights
- Headlights, including high beam, work properly
- Fog Lights work properly
- Clock functions and is set to the correct time
- Outside temperature gauge operates
- Stains/Cuts/Burns removed/resolved
- Sunroof/Moonroof/Convertible Top function
