Watchdog

Topcat · 16th January 2007, 22:09

I was watching "Watchdog" tonight and at the end they said that on next week's programme they will be covering a problem with an on going problem with a car whereby the manufacturer says it is has been fixed (or the words to the effect)!

Be interesting to see what car etc

basegreen · 16th January 2007, 22:44

Won't be the civic - they haven't fixed anything!

Topcat · 16th January 2007, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by basegreen

Won't be the civic - they haven't fixed anything!

Brodick · 16th January 2007, 23:51

Well if it is Honda -in one respect it is a shame it has come to this for them, however at the same time you need to think of the 2006 owners.

In my opinion (from what I have read on here) there has been a big improvement over the build of the '07 models

Something else to consider - is how many customers have actually been affected by problems (how many members does Civinfo have?) consider the fact that a lot of member and non member civic owners don't have any problems -as far as we are aware

How may 2006/7 civics has honda built and sold

How many have had problems

How many have not had problems

geoff · 17th January 2007, 06:31

Isn't about time we contacted watchdog
with a thought out letter not a rant or rave
Honda have had our money and do not seen to give a monkeys

I have had a problem with my new caravan and trying to get you rights is very hard.
And getting your money back without spending a fortune on legals is nearly impossible

Kremmen · 17th January 2007, 06:56

If it is an ongoing problem then I suspect it may be the Volvo debacle of late.

Some of their slightly older cars have developed a fault where the fuel computer cuts out and you suddenly lose power.

Volvo reckoned that it was not a safety issue so refused to perform a recall !

In the USA they insisted on a recall but over here VOSA didn't seem concerned.

geoff · 17th January 2007, 07:08

hasn't the one about volvo's already been on or maybe its an update on the problem

Kremmen · 17th January 2007, 07:12

I'm just thinking that maybe Volvo have agreed to a recall ?

geoff · 17th January 2007, 07:23

maybe you are right
thats why I think watchdog would be a good move

Topcat · 17th January 2007, 07:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoff

hasn't the one about volvo's already been on or maybe its an update on the problem

Yes it could well be Volvo.

Geoff did you see my thread;

Lets stick together

Not much response so far!!

geoff · 17th January 2007, 07:36

Hi and thanks TC
I did see you thoughts not thinking straight at the moment.
Ongoing saga with my caravan went in with minor fault comes out with major one
I don't know what is best Honda's who do nothing
Chichester Caravan's who try and fail
still lets try and be positive?

Topcat · 17th January 2007, 07:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoff

Hi and thanks TC
I did see you thoughts not thinking straight at the moment.
Ongoing saga with my caravan went in with minor fault comes out with major one
I don't know what is best Honda's who do nothing
Chichester Caravan's who try and fail
still lets try and be positive?

Sorry to hear about the caravan, I assumed you had that one sorted by now!!

Still you not what they say about assumption

geoff · 17th January 2007, 10:21

One faulty tow bar relay fixed still waiting for the caravan they want me to do two 60 mile round trips
I have asked for compensation by way of a part that costs £40
they are thinking about It

16th January 2007, 22:09	#1 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Watchdog I was watching "Watchdog" tonight and at the end they said that on next week's programme they will be covering a problem with an on going problem with a car whereby the manufacturer says it is has been fixed (or the words to the effect)! Be interesting to see what car etc

17th January 2007, 06:31	#5 (permalink)
geoff Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 20th May 2006 Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Contact Isn't about time we contacted watchdog with a thought out letter not a rant or rave Honda have had our money and do not seen to give a monkeys I have had a problem with my new caravan and trying to get you rights is very hard. And getting your money back without spending a fortune on legals is nearly impossible

17th January 2007, 07:08	#7 (permalink)
geoff Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 20th May 2006 Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	already shown hasn't the one about volvo's already been on or maybe its an update on the problem

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geoff Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 20th May 2006 Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	maybe maybe you are right thats why I think watchdog would be a good move

17th January 2007, 07:36	#11 (permalink)
geoff Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 20th May 2006 Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi TC Hi and thanks TC I did see you thoughts not thinking straight at the moment. Ongoing saga with my caravan went in with minor fault comes out with major one I don't know what is best Honda's who do nothing Chichester Caravan's who try and fail still lets try and be positive?


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16th January 2007, 22:44	#2 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,888 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Won't be the civic - they haven't fixed anything!

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,836 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well if it is Honda -in one respect it is a shame it has come to this for them, however at the same time you need to think of the 2006 owners. In my opinion (from what I have read on here) there has been a big improvement over the build of the '07 models Something else to consider - is how many customers have actually been affected by problems (how many members does Civinfo have?) consider the fact that a lot of member and non member civic owners don't have any problems -as far as we are aware How may 2006/7 civics has honda built and sold How many have had problems How many have not had problems

17th January 2007, 06:56	#6 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,825 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	If it is an ongoing problem then I suspect it may be the Volvo debacle of late. Some of their slightly older cars have developed a fault where the fuel computer cuts out and you suddenly lose power. Volvo reckoned that it was not a safety issue so refused to perform a recall ! In the USA they insisted on a recall but over here VOSA didn't seem concerned.

17th January 2007, 07:12	#8 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,825 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm just thinking that maybe Volvo have agreed to a recall ?

17th January 2007, 10:21	#13 (permalink)
geoff Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 20th May 2006 Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	One fixed one to go One faulty tow bar relay fixed still waiting for the caravan they want me to do two 60 mile round trips I have asked for compensation by way of a part that costs £40 they are thinking about It

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