Cars With Fares / Sample inspection
2018 Honda CR-V EX AWD
The recommendation
Buy, but negotiate first.
The sample identifies rear brakes, a weak battery and a cracking serpentine belt as negotiation items. Allow for that work before agreeing to the purchase.
- Rear pads + rotors, one axle
- $350–$700
- Standard battery, installed
- $180–$450
- Serpentine belt
- $150–$350
- Combined estimated range
- $680–$1,500
Published GTA ranges for these illustrative findings, not a quote for this vehicle or a guaranteed reduction in the seller’s price. See the cost guides.
Brakes Negotiate
Front pads measure 6 mm. Rear pads measure 3 mm, with lipping and light scoring on the rear rotors. Include rear pads and rotors in the negotiation.
- Front left
- 6 mm
- Front right
- 6 mm
- Rear left
- 3 mm
- Rear right
- 3 mm
Tires Monitor
Even wear across the tires in this example; no exposed cords or bulges noted. Record the tread and tire age, then monitor wear. These measurements do not establish a fixed number of seasons remaining.
- Front left
- 5.5 mm
- Front right
- 5.5 mm
- Rear left
- 6.0 mm
- Rear right
- 6.0 mm
Codes & readiness No codes noted
No stored or pending codes; readiness monitors complete in this example. Readiness shows whether the relevant self-tests have run. It does not prove that codes were never cleared or that the car has no faults. Read the scan alongside the physical inspection and road test.
Battery & belt Negotiate
The battery tests weak under load; charging output is healthy at idle and under load. The serpentine belt shows cracking across its ribs. Both are included in the estimated work above. A load test does not predict an exact failure date.
Underbody & rust Monitor
Surface rust at the rear subframe seams and exhaust hangers; no perforation or structural scaling noted in this sample. Brake and fuel lines show no flaking. No crash-repair welds or crush-zone wrinkles observed. Findings describe the areas accessible during the visit, rather than certifying every concealed surface.
Road test No concern noted
Cold start observed. The CVT engages without shudder or flare during the test. No pull under braking or suspension clunk noted on the route. Heat, air conditioning, windows and locks operate during the check. This describes the test conditions; it is not a guarantee of future performance.
Identity, suspension & fluid notes
Identity
The sample’s VIN identifiers match and no open recall is recorded. Real reports include the actual VIN and the findings of the identity checks.
Suspension & steering
Ball joints, tie rods, control-arm bushings and wheel bearings show no play in the recorded checks. One rear sway-bar link has faint play and is noted for follow-up.
Fluids
Engine oil is slightly above the full mark with a faint fuel smell in this example. That observation needs follow-up; it does not establish a cause. Coolant shows no oil sheen. Brake-fluid moisture is borderline. Check the maintenance history and the manufacturer’s service requirements before deciding what work is due.