Satisfaction Problems Poll

WonkySights · 23rd May 2006, 14:18

Let's just see what's giving us the most grief..........

Raegten · 23rd May 2006, 14:36

Maybe we could go into more detail on Engine....What were the problems exactly? Even Diesel or Petrol would be interesting....

Topcat · 23rd May 2006, 14:38

I would need to click more than one - so shall i keep re-submitting

richierich · 23rd May 2006, 14:41

I would go so far as to have "I couldn't be happier with my car, if only the HFT was better" as a button.

Fedorov · 23rd May 2006, 15:07

Happy

Should be collecting mine shortly after its overnight stay at the dealership for the inside door panels replaced (scratches from new) and the paint chip on the pillar which I presume they'll have done a good job of...

basegreen · 23rd May 2006, 15:16

1 vote for "catastophic engine failure after 12 miles"

kevin_lufc · 23rd May 2006, 16:09

Fedorov, it must be killing you reading all the comments on the car,with you still waiting that is. I know from my own experience the week before I picked up my car I averaged about 4hrs sleep.

Fedorov · 23rd May 2006, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin_lufc

Fedorov, it must be killing you reading all the comments on the car,with you still waiting that is. I know from my own experience the week before I picked up my car I averaged about 4hrs sleep.

Kevin, read again, it was going in after me having it for 2 weeks just to get those cosmetic bits sorted, otherwise it's perfect so far....

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88

richierich · 23rd May 2006, 16:27

Federov, my armrest on the drivers door was scratched when collected, I thought it was pen so insisted when they had it back for other remedial work, like the carpet not fitting it was valeted to remove it, turns out its a scratch, dealer has agreed to replace it at first service.

kevin_lufc · 23rd May 2006, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fedorov

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin_lufc

Fedorov, it must be killing you reading all the comments on the car,with you still waiting that is. I know from my own experience the week before I picked up my car I averaged about 4hrs sleep.

Kevin, read again, it was going in after me having it for 2 weeks just to get those cosmetic bits sorted, otherwise it's perfect so far....

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88

D'oh yet another blonde moment

Topcat · 23rd May 2006, 16:39

Hey I get my replacement this week and im as nervous as hell

Especially as the 1.4 Civic demonstrator I am driving has no climate control as it doesnt work and it would appear after having a word with the dealer that the petrol gauge is also not working as I have put petrol in 4 times in last 24hrs and it says 0 miles left and its below the red line!!

Oh and for the record - my interior was scratched in 3 places when I picked it up first time around but I never mentioned it as didn't notice til I got it home, do you think I will look obsessed if i take a magnifying glass second time around

Hey ho you gotta laugh

Hartside · 23rd May 2006, 17:51

Quote:

Oh and for the record - my interior was scratched in 3 places when I picked it up first time around but I never mentioned it as didn't notice til I got it home, do you think I will look obsessed if i take a magnifying glass second time around

Go for it and give it a good going over. It's your hard earned cash at the end of the day that's paying for it and keeping the dealer in business. If it's not right, don't be frightened to tell them.

Fedorov · 23rd May 2006, 20:08

Just got mine back, both door armrests have been replaced, look fine, paint chip on pillar - can't tell it was ever there

But... turned engine off when I got home on drive and as I went to turn the fan off I looked closely at that part of the dash, wiped a bit of dust away with my finger and noticed all these scratches!!!
Also on the other photo you can see 2 almost vertical scratches to the left of the rev counter, you can feel these easily with your fingernail, there's a reverse-L shape scratch down near the bottom of the rev counter as well if you look, there are more all the way across the main plastic panel and the whole section where the red start button is has zillions of very fine hairline scratches.

Phoned dealer straight away and I'm popping down with it tomorrow - I've not even tried to clean any of that myself since collecting the car 2 weeks ago, I've asked if someone has tried to clean it with something abrasive...

basegreen · 23rd May 2006, 20:40

Bloody spanner monkeys.

Topcat · 23rd May 2006, 21:05

That is terrible

The dash is far too fragile for my liking, it scratches to easily, mine was scratched when I got it and I put more scratches on it trying to dust it!! The demonstrator I am driving now is also badly scratched.

I think its an issue Honda need to look at, I bet they make changes to the materials used on the dash at a later date.

Fedorov · 24th May 2006, 00:10

Well...

1) I honestly cannot believe they were there *before* it went in on Monday i.e. I collected my car from new in that state! If so I'm going to the opticians tomorrow for an eye test!!!

2) Pottsy hasn't done a "how to" dismantle all that iPod nano non-scratch resistant plastic dash - how easy is it going to be to have it swapped from another model?

Topcat · 24th May 2006, 08:03

I read somewhere (cant remember if it was on here

) about someone else who had a badly scratched interior and the dealership said they would go halves on the cost of replacing it all, although in your case they should just replace it.

I would imagine its just a case of unscrewing it all, my concern is how do you keep a car long term in perfect condition when it is so easy to damage!!

I can believe that they gave it back to you in that state thinking you wouldn't notice! Beware the metal finish on the doors that is just as bad, I put a few scratches on there just getting in and out, think its cos I held the keys in my hand while doing it!! When you buy a car you need to be able to enjoy it without having to worry about damaging it doing "normal" things!!

Fedorov · 24th May 2006, 19:51

After further thought... they had to do the chipped paint on the pillar with the drivers door open or off so plenty of dust/crap probably went on all that nice plastic, they then try to rub it all off instead of using a good blast of air!!!

elfa7 · 25th May 2006, 07:58

re. the problem poll.

What about "electrical" section ?.

WonkySights · 25th May 2006, 14:22

I can't put any more options on the list, sorry...........

View Poll Results: What % of Cars have had a problem?
My Car's OK, No Problems - I'm Really Happy	14	27.45%
Engine	4	7.84%
Gearbox	1	1.96%
Suspension	5	9.80%
Panel Fit	4	7.84%
Audio	1	1.96%
Cruise	0	0%
HFT	8	15.69%
Sat Nav	1	1.96%
Fit & Finish	13	25.49%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll \| Withdraw Vote

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This thread is about: Problems Poll, it's in Bugs, faults and irritations at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Let's just see what's giving us the most grief.............

23rd May 2006, 14:36	#2 (permalink)
Raegten Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maybe we could go into more detail on Engine....What were the problems exactly? Even Diesel or Petrol would be interesting....

23rd May 2006, 14:38	#3 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I would need to click more than one - so shall i keep re-submitting

23rd May 2006, 14:41	#4 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would go so far as to have "I couldn't be happier with my car, if only the HFT was better" as a button.

23rd May 2006, 15:07	#5 (permalink)
Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Happy Should be collecting mine shortly after its overnight stay at the dealership for the inside door panels replaced (scratches from new) and the paint chip on the pillar which I presume they'll have done a good job of...

23rd May 2006, 15:16	#6 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,869 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	1 vote for "catastophic engine failure after 12 miles"

23rd May 2006, 16:09	#7 (permalink)
kevin_lufc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th April 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fedorov, it must be killing you reading all the comments on the car,with you still waiting that is. I know from my own experience the week before I picked up my car I averaged about 4hrs sleep.

23rd May 2006, 16:27	#9 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Federov, my armrest on the drivers door was scratched when collected, I thought it was pen so insisted when they had it back for other remedial work, like the carpet not fitting it was valeted to remove it, turns out its a scratch, dealer has agreed to replace it at first service.

23rd May 2006, 16:39	#11 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Hey I get my replacement this week and im as nervous as hell Especially as the 1.4 Civic demonstrator I am driving has no climate control as it doesnt work and it would appear after having a word with the dealer that the petrol gauge is also not working as I have put petrol in 4 times in last 24hrs and it says 0 miles left and its below the red line!! Oh and for the record - my interior was scratched in 3 places when I picked it up first time around but I never mentioned it as didn't notice til I got it home, do you think I will look obsessed if i take a magnifying glass second time around Hey ho you gotta laugh

23rd May 2006, 20:40	#14 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,869 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Bloody spanner monkeys.

23rd May 2006, 21:05	#15 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	That is terrible The dash is far too fragile for my liking, it scratches to easily, mine was scratched when I got it and I put more scratches on it trying to dust it!! The demonstrator I am driving now is also badly scratched. I think its an issue Honda need to look at, I bet they make changes to the materials used on the dash at a later date.

24th May 2006, 00:10	#16 (permalink)
Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well... 1) I honestly cannot believe they were there before it went in on Monday i.e. I collected my car from new in that state! If so I'm going to the opticians tomorrow for an eye test!!! 2) Pottsy hasn't done a "how to" dismantle all that iPod nano non-scratch resistant plastic dash - how easy is it going to be to have it swapped from another model?

24th May 2006, 08:03	#17 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I read somewhere (cant remember if it was on here ) about someone else who had a badly scratched interior and the dealership said they would go halves on the cost of replacing it all, although in your case they should just replace it. I would imagine its just a case of unscrewing it all, my concern is how do you keep a car long term in perfect condition when it is so easy to damage!! I can believe that they gave it back to you in that state thinking you wouldn't notice! Beware the metal finish on the doors that is just as bad, I put a few scratches on there just getting in and out, think its cos I held the keys in my hand while doing it!! When you buy a car you need to be able to enjoy it without having to worry about damaging it doing "normal" things!!

24th May 2006, 19:51	#18 (permalink)
Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	After further thought... they had to do the chipped paint on the pillar with the drivers door open or off so plenty of dust/crap probably went on all that nice plastic, they then try to rub it all off instead of using a good blast of air!!!

25th May 2006, 07:58	#19 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	re. the problem poll. What about "electrical" section ?.

25th May 2006, 14:22	#20 (permalink)
WonkySights Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd May 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can't put any more options on the list, sorry...........