Experian Automotive announced this week that it will be working with American Honda Motor Co. to provide vehicle history reports for both Honda’s and Acura’s certified pre-owned programs.

In order to be certified, pre-owned Hondas and Acuras will be further evaluated using Experian Automotive’s AutoCheck vehicle history reports, as part of the agreement between the two companies. Dealers will also have the ability to prolong the Experian Automotive buyback protection program for certain “AutoCheck Assured” qualified vehicles. AutoCheck also allows customers to view the vehicle’s history and compare it to others to make an informed decision.

Brian Butts, the national manager of auto remarketing for American Honda Motor Co., feels that AutoCheck’s inclusion into the Honda CPO process will further increase his company’s reputation for quality.

“We take great pride in our national certified pre-owned portfolio, and only those vehicles that meet our premier program standards are awarded Honda and Acura certified status,” Butts said. “The inclusion of AutoCheck vehicle history reports further enhances the Honda and Acura certified programs and gives our customers an additional level of assurance that they’re purchasing the right vehicle.”

Dave Nemtuda, the senior vice president of Experian Automotive, believes the history reports help ease the minds of customers who find themselves in the normally perceived stressful situation of used-car buying.

“In order for used-car buyers to feel completely satisfied with their purchase, they need to know that the vehicle they’re driving off the lot is dependable,” Nemtuda said. “The detailed information included in AutoCheck vehicle history reports, combined with our buyback protection program, provides customers with peace of mind that the vehicle they’re purchasing meets their expectations.”