Toyota Certified Used Cars from your New York Toyota
Dealer, Advantage Toyota
Each Toyota
Certified Used Car comes with a 3-month/3,000-mile comprehensive warranty
from date of certified purchase. This warranty covers any repair or replacement
of components which fail under normal use due to a defect in materials or
workmanship. In addition, the following additional features are included for Used Toyota :
Toyota
Certified Used Car Warranty
Each Toyota
Certified Used car is also backed by a 7-year/100,000-mile Limited
Powertrain Warranty (from original date of first use when
purchased as new). We also add a 7-year/100,000
mile 24-hour Roadside Assistance Plan (from original date of
first use when purchased as new). For the enhanced peace of mind of an
available Extended Vehicle Service Agreement, please visit Toyota
Financial Services.
Certified Warranty Details
Toyota
certified used car 160 Point Inspection
At Toyota, only the best of the best Toyota used cars are chosen to be Toyota
Certified Used Vehicles. When we choose a Toyota used car for certification, we
have to do a little investigative work. Not only do we put each Toyota used car
through an exhaustive 160 Point Quality Assurance Inspection, but we also run a
CARFAX Vehicle History Report [4] to ensure it's worthy of the Toyota Certification Used
Car process. Then, each car is reconditioned to Toyota's exacting
standards by factory-trained Toyota Technicians. We want the cars to look and
feel as new as possible and we know you do too. We believe this helps maintain
the value, as well as creates pride in ownership of Toyota Certified Used
Vehicles.
160 Point Inspection details (link to the 160 point inspection page on this
site)
Used
Toyota Roadside Assistance
No matter which Toyota Certified Used Vehicle you purchase, you get the added
security of 24-hour Roadside Assistance.
Roadside Assistance Details (link to our road side assistance page)
So if you're in the market to buy a used Toyota car, consider a Toyota Certified Used Car Vehicle -- quality Toyota used cars combined with Toyota Certified Used Cars , vehicle history, and roadside assistance.
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Toyota Roadside Assistance , Toyota Certified Used
Car Program
No matter which Toyota Certified Used Car you
purchase, you get the added security of 24-hour Roadside Assistance.
Toll-free call for service 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year
Coverage for 7 years/100,000 miles from
purchase date when first sold as new
Available throughout the continental U.S.
and Canada
Some of the mishaps we cover: Flat tire?
Even with today's improved tires, flats happen. If they do, Roadside Assistance
will change the tire for you.
Dead battery? Even a good battery may
die. If that happens, Roadside Assistance will give your vehicle the jump start
it needs.
Locked out? If the keys are in your
vehicle and you're locked out, don't call a locksmith. Roadside Assistance gets
you back inside.
Out of gas? It can happen anytime. If it
does, Roadside Assistance will bring you gas and get you on your way.
Need a tow? Towing for mechanical
breakdown or collision recovery is as simple as calling Roadside Assistance.
Toyota Certified Used Program 160 Point Inspection, Toyota Used Cars
At Toyota, only the best of the best are chosen to be Toyota Certified Used Cars. When we choose a vehicle for Toyota Certification , we have to do a little investigative work. Not only do we put
each vehicle through an exhaustive 160 Point Quality Assurance Inspection, but
we also run a CARFAX Vehicle History Report to ensure it's worthy of the Toyota Certified used car name. Then, each vehicle is reconditioned to Toyota's
exacting standards by factory-trained Toyota Technicians. We want the vehicles
to look and feel as new as possible and we know you do too. We believe this
helps maintain the value, as well as creates pride in ownership of Toyota
Certified Used Vehicles.
Listed below are the 160 checkpoints. Only vehicles that pass all 160
checkpoints (as appropriate to vehicle content) can receive the Toyota
Certified Seal of approval.
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Audio & Alarm Systems
Battery System
Braking System
Emissions & State Inspection
Engine Compartment
Engine Coolant & HVAC System
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Exterior Condition & Appearance
Frame, Structure & Underbody
Hybrid Components
Instrument Panel & Electronic Systems
Interior Condition & Appearance
Lighting Systems
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Steering System
Tires & Suspension System
Transmission/Transaxle
Trunk Compartment & Spare
Vehicle History
Additional Items, Where Applicable
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Toyota AUDIO &
ALARM SYSTEMS
- Audio/cassette/CD
system working normally, CD cartridge present (if equipped)
- Antenna is
present and functions properly
- Radio speakers
do not rattle at high volume
- Remote entry
system works properly
- Theft-deterrent
system works properly
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Toyota BATTERY
SYSTEM
- Battery in good
condition, has proper cold cranking amps and reserve capacity
- Battery proper
size and secure
- Battery posts
free of corrosion
- Cables in good
condition
Used
Toyota BRAKING
SYSTEM
- Inspect brakes,
calipers, lines and hoses
- No excessive
vibration during braking
- ABS operates on
"panic stop"
- Parking brake
sets and holds vehicle
- Brake pads/shoes
must have minimum of 50% wear remaining
- No excessive
grooving or heat checking of rotors or drums
- Parking brake
releases completely
- Brake pedal free
play and travel is normal
Used
Toyota EMISSIONS
& STATE INSPECTION
Perform emissions test and/or state inspection, if required
Used Toyota ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- Change engine
oil and filter
- Check for
evidence of sludge
- Inspect for
fuel, oil, coolant or other fluid leaks
- Engine cold high
idle correct
- No abnormal
engine noise at cold start
- Throttle does
not stick shut on cold start
- Drivability OK
during warm-up
- Hot drivability
OK
- Engine reaches
normal operating temperature
- Engine fan
functions properly
- No excessive
drone or vibration from engine
- Drive belts and
hoses free of cracks or damage
- No damage to
engine mounts
- Check under-hood
labels and decals
- Engine
compartment is clean
- Under-hood heat
insulator pad is clean
- Engine free of
excessive dressing
- Inspect air
filter
- Oil, brake,
clutch, transmission, transfer case, washer and power steering fluid
levels OK
- Under-hood
fluids clear and uncontaminated
Used
Toyota ENGINE
COOLANT & HVAC SYSTEM
- Engine coolant
at proper hot and cold levels
- Coolant specific
gravity to -31° Fahrenheit
- A/C cooling
operation normal
- A/C refrigerant
sight glass clear
- Heater operation
normal
Used
Toyota EXTERIOR CONDITION
& APPEARANCE
- Exterior is
clean and free of road residue
- No cracked or
broken lenses of exterior lights
- Outside rearview
mirror operates/lens is good
- Glass free of
cracks, stars and large chips
- Glass is free of
improper repairs
- Bumpers are free
of cuts, gouges and scratches
- Body is free of
all dents
- Body is
reasonably free of dings
- Paint is
reasonably free of scratches and chips
- Vehicle is free
of improper paint repairs or mismatched color
- Hood and trunk
latches working
- Free of water
spots
- Paint is free of
swirl marks
- Paint has even,
high luster
- Paint is free of
buffable scratches
- Free of wax
residue
- Wheelwells are
clean
- Acceptable
aftermarket items checked
- Removal of
unacceptable aftermarket items
Used
Toyota FRAME,
STRUCTURE & UNDERBODY
- Frame/Unibody
check
- Inspect body
surface
- Inspect panel
alignment and fit
- Inspect lower
body and underbody for damage
- Check exhaust
systems and hangers
Used
Toyota HYBRID
COMPONENTS
- Hybrid Vehicle
Immobilizer System
- Multi-Information
Display
- Inverter Coolant
Level
- Engine and ECT
(Electronically Controlled Transmission)
- ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
- EMPS (Electric
Motor Assisted Power Steering)
- CCS (Cruise
Control System)
- SRS
(Supplemental Restraint System) Airbag
- HV ECU (Hybrid
Vehicle Electronic Control Unit)
- HV (Hybrid
Vehicle) Battery
- Perform
"Onboard Equalizing Charge" of HV Battery using Intelligent
Tester
- Fully charge
12-Volt Auxiliary Battery
- Clean or replace
Air Refiner Filter (A/C or evaporator filter)
- Check Transaxle
"Park" Mechanism
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Toyota INSTRUMENT
PANEL & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
- Master key is
present
- Fuel gauge reads
correctly
- Battery voltage
gauge reads correctly
- Horn works
- Airbag
deployment/replaced airbag
- Speedometer and
odometer work properly
- Cruise control
operation normal
- Clock keeps time
- All wiper speeds
work correctly
- Windshield
washer operates
- Wiper blades are
in good condition and work
- Wipers return to
correct position when OFF
- All mirrors have
full range of adjustment
- Windows operate
normally
- Window locks
operate normally
- Power windows
operate from master switch and all door switches
- Memory seat
control operates properly
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Toyota INTERIOR
CONDITION & APPEARANCE
- Day/night mirror
operates and lens is good
- Window tinting
clear and free of bubbles
- Cigarette
lighter is intact and operates
- Ashtrays
function and are in good condition
- Ashtrays and
lighter are clean; no evidence of use
- Headliner, sun
visors, dash pad, upholstery, console, cup holders, trim panels, floor mats
and carpets are in place and in good condition
- Cup holder
extends completely and sturdily
- Doors open and
close correctly
- Door locks,
including child safety locks, work properly
- Seats, including
all position adjusters, work properly
- Headrests function
properly
- Rear defogger
grid lines intact
- Interior
leather, vinyl, plastic, carpet and fabric surfaces are free of holes,
rips, tears, excessive wear or fading
- No evidence of
previous improper repairs
- Inspect seatbelt
condition
- Seatbelts have
full range of extension and smooth operation
- Seatbelts lock
up per specification
- Inside remote
release operates normally
- Interior is free
of debris
- Dash and vents
are clean and properly dressed
- All crevices are
clean
- Doorjambs are
clean
- Glove box and
console compartments are clean
- Seats, carpets,
floor mats and headliner are free of stains
- Free of odor,
including heavy perfume
Used
Toyota LIGHTING
SYSTEMS
- Warning lights
function
- High and low
beams OK
- Headlight aim is
OK
- Taillights work
- Brake lights
work
- Side marker
lights work
- Backup lights
work
- License plate
lights work
- Instrument
lights work
- Heater lights
work
- Dash light
dimmer works
- Turn signals
operate correctly and self-cancel
- Four-way
flashers work
- Defogger
indicator light turns on with switch ON
- Dome/courtesy
lights operate with door cycles
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Toyota STEERING
SYSTEM
- Steering has
normal feel in lock-to-lock turning
- Steering wheel
centered in straight line driving
- Vehicle tracks
and drives straight on level surface
- Tilt steering
wheel adjustment works properly
- No excessive
wind whistle or buzz
- No excessive
tire vibration or steering wheel shimmy at any speed
- Interior free of
significant squeaks or rattles
- Inspect steering
rack, linkage, bushings, control arms and dust boots
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Toyota TIRES &
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
- Inspect tires
for defects, damage and inflation
- Minimum of
5/32" tread depth remaining across tread width
- All four tires
must be of same brand, model, size, tread design, speed and load rating
- Wheels are clean
and free of brake dust
- Tires are
dressed, not greasy
- Wheel cover caps
secure with no damage
- Inspect
struts/shocks for leaks and wear
- No damage to CV
joints/boots
Used
Toyota TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
- Transmission/clutch
operates smoothly
- Automatic
transmission in "ECT" power mode shifts properly
- Transmission
gear ranges engage promptly while shifting when warmed up
- Transmission
shift lock and key interlock system OK
- Transmission
does not shift into overdrive when button is in OFF position
- Inspect
transmission case and pan for leaks
- No damage to
drive and axle shafts
- Differential
fluid level correct
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Toyota TRUNK
COMPARTMENT & SPARE
- Trunk is clean,
free of debris, no stains
- Trunk light and
trunk trim appearance
- Jack and tools
are correct, present and secured
- Fiber board tire
cover is not broken/warped
- Spare tire
present
- Spare tire and
storage areas are clean
- Spare tire is
securely fastened
- No signs of
damage to spare tire
- Minimum
5/32" tread remaining on spare
- Spare tire has
correct air pressure
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Toyota VEHICLE
HISTORY
Run and print a CARFAX Vehicle History Report [4] /Check for outstanding Special Service Campaigns
Used Toyota ADDITIONAL ITEMS, WHERE APPLICABLE
- "Fade-away"
dome light works properly
- Sunroof/convertible
top operates normally through full range of positions
- Convertible top
lockout function operates
- Radio security
codes cleared
- Navigation
system works properly
- Transfer case
smoothly switches from 2WD to 4WD and back from 4WD to 2WD
- Truck bed is in
good condition
- Truck bedliner
is in good condition and secured
- Tailgate
functions properly
- Rear bumper is
in good condition and secured
Toyota
Certified Used Car Warranty
Details for your, Used
Toyota
Each Toyota Certified Used Car comes with a 3-month/3,000-mile
comprehensive used car warranty from date of certified purchase.
This warranty covers any repair or replacement of components which fail under
normal use due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
Each Toyota
Certified Used Car is also backed by a 7-year/100,000-mile Limited
Powertrain Warranty (from original date of first use when
purchased as new). We also add a 7-year/100,000
mile 24-hour Roadside Assistance Plan (from original date of
first use when purchased as new). For the enhanced peace of mind of an available
Extended Vehicle Service Agreement, please visit Toyota
Financial Services. Here are a few of the
features and benefits of the Toyota Certified Limited Powertrain Warranty:
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Valid at over 1,400 Toyota dealerships
in the U.S. and Canada
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Transferable at no cost for added resale
value
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Travel protection
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Substitute transportation
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Toll-free line assistance
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