Buying a brand-new Honda is an exciting experience. But have you ever wondered what happens to your vehicle between leaving the manufacturing facility and arriving at CMH Honda Hatfield, ready for you to take delivery?
There is actually quite a journey behind those first few kilometres on the odometer, and every step plays an important role in getting your Honda ready for the road.
From the Factory to You
Once your Honda has been manufactured, it begins its journey to South Africa. After arriving in the country, vehicles are securely stored at designated stockyards before being allocated to dealerships.
As vehicles are transported, loaded, unloaded and moved between locations, a small number of kilometres can naturally be added to the odometer.
So, if your brand-new Honda doesn’t show exactly 0 km when you take delivery, don’t be alarmed. Those kilometres are often simply part of the vehicle’s journey to you.
What Happens Before Your Honda Is Handed Over?
Once your vehicle arrives at CMH Honda Hatfield, our team begins preparing it for its new owner.
One of the most important steps is the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
During the PDI, trained technicians carry out a series of checks to ensure that the vehicle is ready for the road. This includes checking important mechanical, electrical and safety-related components, as well as ensuring that the vehicle meets the required delivery standards.
The vehicle may also need to be moved around the dealership or driven short distances as part of its preparation.
These kilometres aren’t a sign that your Honda has had a previous owner. They are simply part of the processes involved in getting your vehicle ready for yours.
Why Is the PDI So Important?
Think of the PDI as the final quality check before your new Honda begins its life with you.
It’s an opportunity for our team to make sure that important systems and features have been checked and that your vehicle is properly prepared before it leaves our dealership.
Because when you drive away in your new Honda, we want you to feel confident that it has been thoroughly prepared for the journey ahead.
A Few Kilometres Tell Part of the Story
Your Honda’s odometer doesn’t necessarily start at zero, but those first few kilometres tell a story.
They may represent transportation, stockyard movements, dealership preparation and the checks carried out before handover.
And once your Honda is handed over to you, the real journey begins.
From your first drive home to road trips, school runs, weekend adventures and everything in between, the kilometres that matter most are the ones you get to create.
Your Journey Starts Here
At CMH Honda Hatfield, we believe that buying a new vehicle should be about more than simply collecting the keys.
It’s about understanding your vehicle, feeling confident in your purchase and knowing that it has been properly prepared for you.
If you’ve ever wondered why your brand-new Honda has a few kilometres on the odometer, now you know it’s simply part of the journey that brought your Honda to you.
CMH Honda Hatfield
1290 Pretorius Street, Hatfield
Your Honda journey starts here.
