Civinfo - View Single Post - NCAP Rating now available

jayt43 · 30th October 2006, 09:33

Note to manufacturers:

Don't be "confident" or "expectant", much less brag that your shiny new thing of loveliness will get a 5-star rating (see Audi Q7, Honda Civic).

Instead, wait until NCAP actually give you a bit of paper with the results on and then count the number of stars carefully. If there are five, then announce to world car is "really, really, really safe". If < 5 then talk about the vehicle's attractive blue dials, sporty aluminium pedals and the fact there's a stealth compartment for expensive things that you don't want nicked, as well as a neat gunk thingymejig for patching up the tyres.

Communique to franchised dealers of rival manufacturers:

It doesn't need me to remind you that, recently, we've been having a hard time flogging our wares because of that new Honda. Well boys and girls, we've finally found the chink in its armour. Wait for it...yes, it only got a four star adult protection rating (chortle, chortle)!

Therefore, as a matter of course, you must mercilessly EXPLOIT this flaw to all potential customers. When asking "what other vehicles have you test driven?" should a customer reply "Honda Civic" then use the following phrase:

"Well, certainly, whilst our product is styled more conservatively than some others, it's extremely safe. Did you know, for example, that Honda's new Civic received only 4 stars in its NCAP test? Ours has five!! Just think, in a bad crash that extra star may be the difference between well....you know. Let's just say, you want little Johnny/Tamara over there to grow up knowing his father/mother don't you?

Seriously though, this is a real lifeline to the likes of Ford, Volkswagen and Vauxhall in respect of their C-segment products competing against the Civic (not to mention a bit of a PR disaster for Honda).

If you look at the reasons why the car failed to acheive 5-stars, then it actually isn't too drastic (certainly I'd be more concerned about faulty spot welding in the Audi Q7)

Going on Honda's track record, however, have they ever achieved a 5-star NCAP rating? They made great play of their state-of-the-art test facility in testing the new Civic, but obviously there's been a failure somewhere. Like RR said, a few more stickers here and there might have done the trick!!

Fair to say now that the Civic is also out of the running for Car of the Year 2007!

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jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 554 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Note to manufacturers: Don't be "confident" or "expectant", much less brag that your shiny new thing of loveliness will get a 5-star rating (see Audi Q7, Honda Civic). Instead, wait until NCAP actually give you a bit of paper with the results on and then count the number of stars carefully. If there are five, then announce to world car is "really, really, really safe". If < 5 then talk about the vehicle's attractive blue dials, sporty aluminium pedals and the fact there's a stealth compartment for expensive things that you don't want nicked, as well as a neat gunk thingymejig for patching up the tyres. Communique to franchised dealers of rival manufacturers: It doesn't need me to remind you that, recently, we've been having a hard time flogging our wares because of that new Honda. Well boys and girls, we've finally found the chink in its armour. Wait for it...yes, it only got a four star adult protection rating (chortle, chortle)! Therefore, as a matter of course, you must mercilessly EXPLOIT this flaw to all potential customers. When asking "what other vehicles have you test driven?" should a customer reply "Honda Civic" then use the following phrase: "Well, certainly, whilst our product is styled more conservatively than some others, it's extremely safe. Did you know, for example, that Honda's new Civic received only 4 stars in its NCAP test? Ours has five!! Just think, in a bad crash that extra star may be the difference between well....you know. Let's just say, you want little Johnny/Tamara over there to grow up knowing his father/mother don't you? Seriously though, this is a real lifeline to the likes of Ford, Volkswagen and Vauxhall in respect of their C-segment products competing against the Civic (not to mention a bit of a PR disaster for Honda). If you look at the reasons why the car failed to acheive 5-stars, then it actually isn't too drastic (certainly I'd be more concerned about faulty spot welding in the Audi Q7) Going on Honda's track record, however, have they ever achieved a 5-star NCAP rating? They made great play of their state-of-the-art test facility in testing the new Civic, but obviously there's been a failure somewhere. Like RR said, a few more stickers here and there might have done the trick!! Fair to say now that the Civic is also out of the running for Car of the Year 2007! Last edited by jayt43; 30th October 2006 at 10:00.