Paint Exhaust triangle rust - Page 2

Unknownsoldier · 15th January 2008, 16:47

However, is yours Diesel TC?? The Diesel isn't a proper exhaust rather a 'fake one', and so would not heat up nearly as much as a petrol would, this could explain the rust!

Tom

BIGDAVE · 15th January 2008, 17:01

i think its a bit harsh calling all honda dealers a bit thick, especially considering that the rust on the car isnt even on the exhaust!!!!
the dealers i have dealt with have always been very helpful & very knowledgeable, otherwise they wouldnt last very long.

emski · 15th January 2008, 17:03

I agree with you there Big Dave! I have always found my local dealership to be very helpful, sales and service.

St Thomas · 15th January 2008, 17:13

I am not getting at my dealer at all.....Just passing on the news.... Still waiting to see if anyone else has the same problem and why worse on one side than the other?
Photo at dealer..... well if that is the "rules" Ok...I feel sure it is rust and will be sorted. Will be a change from the faulty fuel cap, dead battery, rust windscreen surround etc.
Would I buy another Civic (after a Pugeot 307 with no problems last time)... Not sure. But what instead......?
Like many diesel owners I never seem to get a hot engine but after 40 years of car ownership...It is not my fault!
Sinclair C5 never had these problems... just got squashed on the road.

Homer Simpson · 15th January 2008, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGDAVE

i think its a bit harsh calling all honda dealers a bit thick, especially considering that the rust on the car isnt even on the exhaust!!!!
the dealers i have dealt with have always been very helpful & very knowledgeable, otherwise they wouldnt last very long.

Mines the same - they couldn't be more helpful and in fact have repaired things for free that were not covered by the warranty.

I'm sure that this exhaust will get sorted

robbo51 · 15th January 2008, 18:00

I'm sure theyll repair it free.
However, may ask how often you wash your car?
It does look particularly dirty for reported short journeys

illegalhunter · 15th January 2008, 18:51

the road salt that you dont seem to wash off is certainly doing the biz

St Thomas · 15th January 2008, 19:08

I admit that perhaps I do not wash it as often as I should be even so I don't wash inside the exhaust triangles... do you?

robbo51 · 15th January 2008, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by St Thomas

I admit that perhaps I do not wash it as often as I should be even so I don't wash inside the exhaust triangles... do you?

LOL...You dont know me do you!! LOL
Answer...YES!! The pressure washer gets in there

St Thomas · 15th January 2008, 19:14

OK for some.!!!!
I have a wet sponge and a watering can. We are not all made of money or perhaps you are not on a water meter (from Yorkshire though?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

LOL...You dont know me do you!! LOL
Answer...YES!! The pressure washer gets in there

Unknownsoldier · 15th January 2008, 20:14

I'm on a water meter, and just wash the car in my underwear to save me showering that day, that saves money and the enviroment!

Tom

Bog · 15th January 2008, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGDAVE

i think its a bit harsh calling all honda dealers a bit thick, especially considering that the rust on the car isnt even on the exhaust!!!!
the dealers i have dealt with have always been very helpful & very knowledgeable, otherwise they wouldnt last very long.

Does not matter where it is - my point was rust is rust, and most people can regonise it with their eyes.

Bog · 15th January 2008, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greedy

Dealer's can't make a decsion on warranty repairs - they have to send a report with photo evidence to Honda HQ and get approval and a claim no before they start.

Is that because they (Honda) don't trust the dealers due to fraudulent claims in the past?

BIGDAVE · 16th January 2008, 08:28

they possibly want photographic evidence to try to prevent this happening again on this or later models

FWH · 16th January 2008, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bog

Is that because they (Honda) don't trust the dealers due to fraudulent claims in the past?

Because Honda bears the cost, they need to make the decision.

Can´t have someone else doing that.

robbo51 · 16th January 2008, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by St Thomas

OK for some.!!!!
I have a wet sponge and a watering can. We are not all made of money or perhaps you are not on a water meter (from Yorkshire though?)

1. Youre right its OK for some!!
2. No I'm not on a water meter but pressure washers dont use much water anyway.
3. I dont use a sponge because it fills with grit (Microfibre Mitt)
4. I dont use a watering can because I dont want anyone thinking I'm tight...You know .....being from Yorkshire!!

St Thomas · 16th January 2008, 17:55

Agree, pressure washers use less than hose but watering can even less I think
That will be Yorkshire Grit no doubt!!!
Not tight at all. Saving the planet, looking after the future, being thrifty. Bet you have the cleanest drive in the area, or how about a dip in the Leeds Liverpool?
Perhaps the exhaust is suffering from the "Saltaire!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

1. Youre right its OK for some!!
2. No I'm not on a water meter but pressure washers dont use much water anyway.
3. I dont use a sponge because it fills with grit (Microfibre Mitt)
4. I dont use a watering can because I dont want anyone thinking I'm tight...You know .....being from Yorkshire!!

cnicolini · 16th January 2008, 18:22

I would give the new replacement a coat of wax, just in case.

As for the dealers, yes they are very polite and helpful, even after they order the wrong part and you have to visit their dealership 3 times. I suppose you get free coffee while you are awaiting those long hours for your car, and end up wasting 3 mornings getting a simple problem fixed! (which might I add is still not fixed!)

St Thomas · 16th January 2008, 18:31

If the drinks are anything like the ones in my dealers slot machine... forget it.
Still no-one else with the same problem? Find that very odd.
Waiting to see if the dealer's picture is better than mine...
Coat of wax.. You mean buy it a Barbour.... gosh.... bit up market for me even though I do live in Cheshire

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnicolini

I would give the new replacement a coat of wax, just in case.

As for the dealers, yes they are very polite and helpful, even after they order the wrong part and you have to visit their dealership 3 times. I suppose you get free coffee while you are awaiting those long hours for your car, and end up wasting 3 mornings getting a simple problem fixed! (which might I add is still not fixed!)

Greedy · 17th January 2008, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bog

Is that because they (Honda) don't trust the dealers due to fraudulent claims in the past?

Bit of both me thinks, could be a bit of a money spinner if the dealer decides on their own but Honda pays the costs

Have to say that the Swindon dealers (old & new) have always been spot on - had 2 warranty issues in 18 years of H's (1 corroded wheels after 2 years & 1 body rust on a Rover built Concerto after 5 years) and both were dealt with swiftly and courteously. - Oh yeah, sorry St T, but the coffee is free and not bad down here.

And Robbie's car is always so well detailed that he's had 2 job offers - 1 at the Dealership to work in PDI and one at Shell cleaning forecourts. LOL
Horses for courses I say, if I clean the car at the weekend the kids get sent out to help which leaves more than a bit of grit in a sponge to worry about - thank god it's a company car.

15th January 2008, 17:13	#24 (permalink)
St Thomas Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th October 2006 Location: UK Posts: 502 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thoughts and dealer support I am not getting at my dealer at all.....Just passing on the news.... Still waiting to see if anyone else has the same problem and why worse on one side than the other? Photo at dealer..... well if that is the "rules" Ok...I feel sure it is rust and will be sorted. Will be a change from the faulty fuel cap, dead battery, rust windscreen surround etc. Would I buy another Civic (after a Pugeot 307 with no problems last time)... Not sure. But what instead......? Like many diesel owners I never seem to get a hot engine but after 40 years of car ownership...It is not my fault! Sinclair C5 never had these problems... just got squashed on the road.

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St Thomas Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th October 2006 Location: UK Posts: 502 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	salt I admit that perhaps I do not wash it as often as I should be even so I don't wash inside the exhaust triangles... do you?

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15th January 2008, 16:47	#21 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 40 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	However, is yours Diesel TC?? The Diesel isn't a proper exhaust rather a 'fake one', and so would not heat up nearly as much as a petrol would, this could explain the rust! Tom

15th January 2008, 17:01	#22 (permalink)
BIGDAVE Valve Cap Join Date: 20th April 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i think its a bit harsh calling all honda dealers a bit thick, especially considering that the rust on the car isnt even on the exhaust!!!! the dealers i have dealt with have always been very helpful & very knowledgeable, otherwise they wouldnt last very long.

15th January 2008, 17:03	#23 (permalink)
emski Valve Cap Join Date: 13th November 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with you there Big Dave! I have always found my local dealership to be very helpful, sales and service.

15th January 2008, 18:00	#26 (permalink)
robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,833 Thanks: 39 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	I'm sure theyll repair it free. However, may ask how often you wash your car? It does look particularly dirty for reported short journeys

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illegalhunter Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	the road salt that you dont seem to wash off is certainly doing the biz

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 40 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	I'm on a water meter, and just wash the car in my underwear to save me showering that day, that saves money and the enviroment! Tom

16th January 2008, 08:28	#34 (permalink)
BIGDAVE Valve Cap Join Date: 20th April 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	they possibly want photographic evidence to try to prevent this happening again on this or later models

16th January 2008, 18:22	#38 (permalink)
cnicolini Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 490 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I would give the new replacement a coat of wax, just in case. As for the dealers, yes they are very polite and helpful, even after they order the wrong part and you have to visit their dealership 3 times. I suppose you get free coffee while you are awaiting those long hours for your car, and end up wasting 3 mornings getting a simple problem fixed! (which might I add is still not fixed!)