Long list Used 55 plate - should I be worried??!

SandGirl · 25th October 2007, 20:14

Hey guys - this is my first post so go easy on me!!

I've been reading the site with interest for weeks since I got my used 55 plate ES with 14k miles on the clock a couple of weeks ago. I've read a lot of horror stories about early models being riddled with problems, but aside from a small rattle from behind me (not sure exactly where it's coming from, possibly the glass roof lining) I haven't noticed any particular problems. Is there anything I should be particularly looking out for? Despite being a 55 plate, it was first registered in January 06 so I still have a good 14 or so months warranty left to sort any niggles.

I must confess I am hyper sensitive about the slightest possible glitch. I parked on a slightly sloping grass hill at a car boot sale last weekend and the car made a clunk from behind me as I pulled the brakes on, almost as if the car wanted to move backwards, and I wondered whether it might be the infamous rear shock problem. I also had an incident earlier today when she didn't start first time when I pushed the ignition button.

Am I flapping over nothing...???!!

Brodick · 25th October 2007, 20:35

There are people on here who will give you horror stories - and think all civics are the same - well they are not

The truth is that Honda's are generally well built and you shouldn't have any issues - as long as you have a good dealer and they have completed all the recalls on the car

The only piece of advice I would giove you is leave the car in gear when parking on a slope then if the handbrake does fail the car still won't move
1st gear if facing up the slope or Reverse if facing down

Your dealer should be able to take care of the rattle you have

Look after your car and it should look after you

Make sure you post some pics of it soon

Jack The Lad. · 25th October 2007, 20:36

Your dealer should be able to run a computer check, on what has been done on your car under warranty, since new Sandgirl.
Shocks have been a known problem, but not on all cars.
As for little rattles, I live with them. Never did believe that VW Golf advert on the T.V.
As for starting first time every time, my cousins new Roller doesn't do that.
When you have time, book an hour with your dealer, so he can see what has been done on your car. Meanwhile enjoy it.

jenny29 · 25th October 2007, 20:54

try not to worry yourself, cars all knock and bank a bit, I am a bit like you always worried but the main thing is to enjoy driving and please do not worry - just smile -

nic283 · 25th October 2007, 21:31

I blame the curse of this forum. It's so informative that you go looking for niggles. I never had any issues with my last car (a clio) but then again, I wasn't addicted to a Clio forum and therefore wasn't aware of common problems. Maybe there were niggles with the clio but I was oblivious to them!

Jack The Lad. · 25th October 2007, 21:40

But you are now

SandGirl · 26th October 2007, 09:08

Thanks guys!! I feel very reassured now!

My last car was a HR-V which I part-ex'd for the Civic and I didn't have a single problem with it until some silly cow of a woman driver went into the back of me a few months ago and rattles followed after the repairs, which sounded the death knell for my HR-V and pushed me into a change. I'm a complete Honda convert!

Whenever I'd gone to Honda for my servicing, I looked lovingly at the Civics but didn't think I'd be able to stretch to afford one, then along came this one. Then so many negative posts scared me to bloody death...!!!

Great forum though - very helpful and informative, and nice to know I'm not the only one that finds my little blue beast to be a hottie...!!!

dylang652 · 26th October 2007, 10:24

You might also bear in mind that any "new model" issues were probably ironed out by the previous owner! (and it will still be under warranty!)

Good luck with your new acquisition - you'll love it!

millacr · 29th October 2007, 14:18

I've had my 55 plate Civic now for 6 months and love it. I must admit thou I have had to get Honda to look at a couple of "known" issues. They are always very helpful and the work was done under warranty.

Cad · 29th October 2007, 14:39

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Originally Posted by Brodick

There are people on here who will give you horror stories - and think all civics are the same - well they are not

....and there are people on here who think the new Civic is perfect, and that anyone moaning about them is just a nuisance.

You seem to go to very great lengths to persuade people that the Civic is perfect in every respect. Do you have any involvement with Honda UK?

To the OP, I'd imagine that any defects have already been rectified so I wouldn't worry too much about the odd squeak or rattle, as they're quite normal on this car.

Brodick · 29th October 2007, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cad

....and there are people on here who think the new Civic is perfect, and that anyone moaning about them is just a nuisance.

You seem to go to very great lengths to persuade people that the Civic is perfect in every respect. Do you have any involvement with Honda UK?

To the OP, I'd imagine that any defects have already been rectified so I wouldn't worry too much about the odd squeak or rattle, as they're quite normal on this car.

If you check your facts Cad I have never said the new civic is perfect
However it is still better than several if not most of it's competitors

Topcat · 29th October 2007, 15:33

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Originally Posted by Brodick

Look after your car and it should look after you

Erm so where did I go wrong

FWH · 29th October 2007, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Topcat

Erm so where did I go wrong

TC, I think this applies to every one except you.

Brodick · 29th October 2007, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Topcat

Erm so where did I go wrong

Even though it wasn't your fault I would say the bump it had
or someone else been driving it and damaged it

Topcat · 29th October 2007, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

Even though it wasn't your fault I would say the bump it had
or someone else been driving it and damaged it

I presume your talking about my steering rack!!

How on earth would someone scraping the rear side of my bumper 8 months at about 1mph cause my steering rack to become faulty?

And for that matter how would someone else driving it (this person being from Honda dealership/bodyshop) have caused it to be faulty? Barely any miles were added to the car when it went in and the petrol consumption was minimal.

Brodick · 29th October 2007, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Topcat

I presume your talking about my steering rack!!

How on earth would someone scraping the rear side of my bumper 8 months at about 1mph cause my steering rack to become faulty?

And for that matter how would someone else driving it (this person being from Honda dealership/bodyshop) have caused it to be faulty? Barely any miles were added to the car when it went in and the petrol consumption was minimal.

was it the front or the back bumper ?? ( I'm sure the van would have been doing more than 1mph

)

I will Defend Honda to my death - er well maybe not

or it could just be the early car curse again

Topcat · 29th October 2007, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

was it the front or the back bumper ?? ( I'm sure the van would have been doing more than 1mph

)

I will Defend Honda to my death - er well maybe not

or it could just be the early car curse again

Brodick !! It was the back bumper, he was trying to fit past me and therefore was moving as slowly as possible scraping me along the way.

Actually I think it may just be the TC curse, when I called the dealership today and told them they put me on hold whilst telling the service manager and then came back an said he had run away and jumped through the glass window

FWH · 29th October 2007, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

Brodick !! It was the back bumper

Yes, do try to pay attention Broders, everyone knows it was the back bumper.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

Actually I think it may just be the TC curse

Most probable.

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Originally Posted by Topcat

when I called the dealership today and told them they put me on hold whilst telling the service manager and then came back an said he had run away and jumped through the glass window

LOL, I understand him... let´s hope the glass window was made by Honda so it broke easily.

SandGirl · 29th October 2007, 21:09

Blimey...!! What have I started!!!

Thanks for all the feedback guys... I must confess, I love the car. Have heard one or two creaks from the rear that have immediately made me fear for the shocks, but could just as easily have been something innocuous, but will keep an ear out as it's well within warranty.

I have to say Millacr, thanks for your post in particular - I was beginning to think I was the only person on here without a brand spanking new Civ!!

Brodick · 29th October 2007, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandGirl

Blimey...!! What have I started!!!

Thanks for all the feedback guys... I must confess, I love the car. Have heard one or two creaks from the rear that have immediately made me fear for the shocks, but could just as easily have been something innocuous, but will keep an ear out as it's well within warranty.

I have to say Millacr, thanks for your post in particular - I was beginning to think I was the only person on here without a brand spanking new Civ!!

It's not you it's TC she is always on here causing trouble

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SandGirl Girl Aloud Valve Cap Join Date: 15th October 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Used 55 plate - should I be worried??! Hey guys - this is my first post so go easy on me!! I've been reading the site with interest for weeks since I got my used 55 plate ES with 14k miles on the clock a couple of weeks ago. I've read a lot of horror stories about early models being riddled with problems, but aside from a small rattle from behind me (not sure exactly where it's coming from, possibly the glass roof lining) I haven't noticed any particular problems. Is there anything I should be particularly looking out for? Despite being a 55 plate, it was first registered in January 06 so I still have a good 14 or so months warranty left to sort any niggles. I must confess I am hyper sensitive about the slightest possible glitch. I parked on a slightly sloping grass hill at a car boot sale last weekend and the car made a clunk from behind me as I pulled the brakes on, almost as if the car wanted to move backwards, and I wondered whether it might be the infamous rear shock problem. I also had an incident earlier today when she didn't start first time when I pushed the ignition button. Am I flapping over nothing...???!!

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,842 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	There are people on here who will give you horror stories - and think all civics are the same - well they are not The truth is that Honda's are generally well built and you shouldn't have any issues - as long as you have a good dealer and they have completed all the recalls on the car The only piece of advice I would giove you is leave the car in gear when parking on a slope then if the handbrake does fail the car still won't move 1st gear if facing up the slope or Reverse if facing down Your dealer should be able to take care of the rattle you have Look after your car and it should look after you Make sure you post some pics of it soon

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,793 Thanks: 3 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	Your dealer should be able to run a computer check, on what has been done on your car under warranty, since new Sandgirl. Shocks have been a known problem, but not on all cars. As for little rattles, I live with them. Never did believe that VW Golf advert on the T.V. As for starting first time every time, my cousins new Roller doesn't do that. When you have time, book an hour with your dealer, so he can see what has been done on your car. Meanwhile enjoy it.

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jenny29 Valve Cap Join Date: 4th October 2007 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	try not to worry yourself, cars all knock and bank a bit, I am a bit like you always worried but the main thing is to enjoy driving and please do not worry - just smile -

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nic283 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 15th June 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I blame the curse of this forum. It's so informative that you go looking for niggles. I never had any issues with my last car (a clio) but then again, I wasn't addicted to a Clio forum and therefore wasn't aware of common problems. Maybe there were niggles with the clio but I was oblivious to them!

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SandGirl Girl Aloud Valve Cap Join Date: 15th October 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys!! I feel very reassured now! My last car was a HR-V which I part-ex'd for the Civic and I didn't have a single problem with it until some silly cow of a woman driver went into the back of me a few months ago and rattles followed after the repairs, which sounded the death knell for my HR-V and pushed me into a change. I'm a complete Honda convert! Whenever I'd gone to Honda for my servicing, I looked lovingly at the Civics but didn't think I'd be able to stretch to afford one, then along came this one. Then so many negative posts scared me to bloody death...!!! Great forum though - very helpful and informative, and nice to know I'm not the only one that finds my little blue beast to be a hottie...!!!

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dylang652 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 6th September 2007 Location: Northampton Posts: 187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You might also bear in mind that any "new model" issues were probably ironed out by the previous owner! (and it will still be under warranty!) Good luck with your new acquisition - you'll love it!

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millacr Valve Cap Join Date: 23rd April 2007 Location: Norwich Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've had my 55 plate Civic now for 6 months and love it. I must admit thou I have had to get Honda to look at a couple of "known" issues. They are always very helpful and the work was done under warranty.

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SandGirl Girl Aloud Valve Cap Join Date: 15th October 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Blimey...!! What have I started!!! Thanks for all the feedback guys... I must confess, I love the car. Have heard one or two creaks from the rear that have immediately made me fear for the shocks, but could just as easily have been something innocuous, but will keep an ear out as it's well within warranty. I have to say Millacr, thanks for your post in particular - I was beginning to think I was the only person on here without a brand spanking new Civ!!