Certified Pre-owned Honda Civic For Sale
Plaza Honda keeps HondaTrue Certified Civics on the lot at 2740 Nostrand Avenue. A certified Civic is the lowest-risk way to buy one, and on the turbo cars it settles the one question a used Civic otherwise leaves open.
What a certified Civic gets you
A certified Civic is HondaTrue, Honda's own factory-backed program, so the coverage comes from the manufacturer rather than the dealer. Every one clears a 182-point inspection by factory-trained technicians and starts with a clean history, no salvage, flood, or odometer problems. The headline is a 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from the car's original in-service date, with a $0 deductible, plus extended bumper-to-bumper coverage on top. On a 1.5-liter turbo Civic, that powertrain warranty is exactly the coverage that puts the early oil-dilution question to rest.
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| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $33,380 |
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The two certified tiers, compared
| Tier | Typical vehicle | Inspection | Powertrain warranty | Added bumper-to-bumper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HondaTrue Certified+ | Current or previous model year, under 12,000 miles — effectively near-new | 182-point | 7 years / 100,000 miles | Up to 5 years / 86,000 miles |
| HondaTrue Certified | Roughly the last five model years, over 12 months / 12,000 miles and under 80,000 miles | 182-point | 7 years / 100,000 miles | 2 years added on the original limited warranty, or up to 100,000 miles |
The car decides the tier, not you: a near-new, low-mileage Civic lands in Certified+, while an older or higher-mileage one that still clears the bar is Certified. Both carry the same 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain coverage from the in-service date, a real extension past the original 5-year / 60,000-mile Honda powertrain warranty. Ask which tier a specific Civic qualifies for and we will show you the coverage in writing.
Why certified matters most on a turbo Civic. On a regular used 1.5-liter turbo car, the smart-buyer homework is verifying that the oil-dilution software update and fuel-pump recall were completed. A certified Civic has already passed the 182-point inspection and carries the 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, so that whole line of questions is covered rather than checklisted. If you were leaning toward an early turbo Civic, certified is the version to buy.
Certified versus a regular used Civic
Both sit on the same lot, and the choice comes down to how long you plan to keep the car. A regular used Civic is the lower price up front, backed by our own inspection and reconditioning. A certified Civic usually runs on the order of a thousand dollars more, and for that step you add the manufacturer's inspection, the extended powertrain and bumper-to-bumper coverage, roadside assistance, and $0-deductible repairs. Keeping the car a few years, certified tends to pay for itself the first time a covered repair comes up. We will put comparable cars side by side and show you the gap.
What makes it work here
Beyond the coverage, a certified Civic is one of the easiest cars to live with in Brooklyn, mostly because of its size. It slots into street spots and tight garage stalls a crossover cannot, turns inside most traffic, and sees out well enough that parallel parking is a non-event. Every recent Civic has Honda Sensing standard, so adaptive cruise and lane keeping take the strain out of a Belt Parkway crawl, and a certified turbo or hybrid car brings strong economy to short city trips.
Worth saying plainly: no Civic came with all-wheel drive. On good all-season or winter tires it handles New York fine, but if all-wheel drive is non-negotiable, the conversation moves to a certified HR-V or another option elsewhere in Plaza Auto Mall.
Compare the whole segment on one block
Plaza Honda sits inside Plaza Auto Mall, so a certified Civic does not have to be the only car you drive that day. The group has operated on Nostrand Avenue since 1975 and brings five brands together, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Acura, each with its own certified pre-owned program, with more than 1,000 vehicles within a seven-minute walk. Your trade is the lever most people underuse: a current appraisal often moves you from a used Civic up to a certified one, and we will appraise your car whether or not you buy from us.
Languages spoken on our team: English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, Arabic, French, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Uzbek, Tajik, Turkish, Haitian Creole, Polish, and beyond. Ask for a salesperson in your language when you arrive at 2740 Nostrand Avenue and we will find the right person.
Frequently asked questions
What does a certified pre-owned Civic cover?
A 182-point inspection, a clean history, and a 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from the original in-service date with a $0 deductible, plus extended bumper-to-bumper coverage, 24-hour roadside assistance, and a 3-day / 300-mile exchange policy. Exact terms are confirmed on the specific car.
Does certification cover the 1.5 turbo oil-dilution concern?
Effectively, yes. Every certified Civic passes the 182-point inspection, and any applicable software updates and recalls are addressed as part of certification, so the early oil-dilution question is handled rather than left for you to verify. On top of that, the 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty covers the engine well past the age of the affected cars.
What is the difference between HondaTrue Certified and Certified+?
Certified+ is the top tier, for near-new cars from the current or previous model year with under 12,000 miles. Certified covers older or higher-mileage Civics, roughly the last five model years and under 80,000 miles, that still clear the inspection. Both carry the same 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty; the bumper-to-bumper terms differ, and the tier is set by the car.
Is a certified Civic worth it over a regular used one?
The certified upcharge is often around a thousand dollars, and for that you add the 182-point inspection, the extended powertrain and bumper-to-bumper warranties, roadside assistance, and $0-deductible repairs. On an early turbo car especially, it converts a list of things to verify into coverage you simply have. If you are keeping the car a few years, it usually pays for itself.
Can I get a certified Civic Si, Type R, or Hybrid?
When they qualify, yes. Certification is about the car's age, mileage, and condition rather than the trim, so an Si, a Hybrid, or even a Type R can be certified if it clears the inspection and falls within the program limits. Availability is limited by what comes through, so ask what certified performance and hybrid Civics are on the lot.
When does the certified warranty start?
The powertrain coverage is measured from the car's original in-service date, meaning when it was first sold new, not the day you buy it. A certified Civic that is a couple of years old still leaves you with several years of powertrain protection.
Does the certified Civic come with all-wheel drive?
No. Every Civic trim is front-wheel drive. On good all-season or winter tires it handles New York weather without trouble; if all-wheel drive is a requirement, ask us about a certified HR-V or another all-wheel-drive option in the Plaza Auto Mall lineup.
Can I trade in my current car and finance a certified Civic?
Yes to both. You can get pre-approved before you visit, and we will appraise your current car whether or not you buy from us. A current trade often covers the step from a used Civic up to a certified one.
What is Plaza Auto Mall?
A family-owned Brooklyn dealership group that has operated on Nostrand Avenue since 1975. It brings five new-car brands together, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Acura, along with certified pre-owned inventory from each and a multibrand used-car operation. More than 1,000 vehicles sit within a seven-minute walk, so you can cross-shop in one visit, with one trade appraisal and one finance office.
Drive a certified Civic in Brooklyn this week
Plaza Honda is at 2740 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Call sales at (855) 528-6785 or service at (347) 284-1846. Free delivery within 25 miles. Service pickup and drop-off across the NYC metro area.
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