Handbrake handbrake self release (inc recall letter) - Page 14

Topcat · 11th December 2007, 15:45

I do have a garage but it isnt big enough for the civic as part of it has been turned into a utility room off the kitchen. Otherwise I would use it.

Why should I put a brick under a wheel when every other person in the street gets on with what I would class as a "normal" task without the need for security back up or a huge cover on the car !!

What I would really like is a "normal" car that doesnt require the need of special instructions.

Dimplyred · 11th December 2007, 15:46

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Originally Posted by Topcat

I do have a garage but it isnt big enough for the civic as part of it has been turned into a utility room off the kitchen. Otherwise I would use it.

Why should I put a brick under a wheel when every other person in the street gets on with what I would class as a "normal" task without the need for security back up or a huge cover on the car !!

What I would really like is a "normal" car that doesnt require the need of special instructions.

You could put the brick through the windscreen, ice gone in next to no time.

mattlittle · 11th December 2007, 15:49

I have an '07 plate 2.2, but I have had no letter. Having read through this thread, I think I should be due a letter.

Is anyone else still waiting for their one?

Pottsy · 11th December 2007, 15:54

Matt - have you done the survey? It looks like 40% of people are not getting the letter.

Of those who have had the letter, 16% have had the handbrake fly off.
Of those who have not had the letter, 10% have had the handbrake fly off.

It is clearly not the case that the letter has only been sent to owners of cars with a potential problem.

Dimplyred · 11th December 2007, 15:55

I've been into my dealers today and mentioned my letter, all I got was blank looks. Until one brave soul said he had heard about it, but as we already know Honda don't quite know what to do about it yet.

I bet he got the sack after I left!!

dave525 · 11th December 2007, 15:56

I have not had a letter yet

czechplastik · 11th December 2007, 16:06

Still no letter here.

Something still bugs me about this whole thing though...

New cars are tested over and over again and then some to make sure (as best as possible) they run fault free for years. I'm also pretty certain tests are done specifically on the handbrake and I refuse to believe that a major manufacturer like Honda would sell a car on which they knew parts were suspect and down the line could cost them lots of money.

There has to be more to it than simple faults that would have been picked up on long before the car went on sale.

dave525 · 11th December 2007, 16:19

This was ongoing before I brought my car so if Honda knew about it I would of expected to be warned about it before i drove it away as it does come down to a safety issue. It would be interesting to find out if they are advising any new customers about this or just send them a letter after the event

Topcat · 11th December 2007, 16:57

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

You could put the brick through the windscreen, ice gone in next to no time.

LOL !! That made me laugh so much it cheered me up

jazzman · 11th December 2007, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Topcat

Well I had a dilemma this morning, first thick frost on the car this winter. Now I would normally leave the car running whilst de-icing the car (god how I miss my heated front screen on the Focus) anway as my young son was sitting in the car waiting to go to school I was reluctant to do this in case the handbrake popped off (my driveway is a very slight slope but enough to make the car move as I have tested it) and neither did I want to be run over by my own car whilst walking in front of it!!

So for the first time in 24 years of owning a car I had to de-ice the car with the engine off which was highly annoying as usually the rear screen would be melted by the time the other windows are done (and with my old car both screens would be melted) I am seriously regretting buying this car!!

How sad

Topcat · 11th December 2007, 18:50

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Originally Posted by jazzman

How sad

If you are being sarcastic - then my answer to that would be yes it is very bloody sad - spending £15,500 on a pile of crap that never works as it should do !!!!!!!!!!

jazzman · 11th December 2007, 18:56

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Originally Posted by Topcat

If you are being sarcastic - then my answer to that would be yes it is very bloody sad - spending £15,500 on a pile of crap that never works as it should do !!!!!!!!!!

I was`nt being sarcastic, just a shame you took it that way

Dimplyred · 11th December 2007, 19:00

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Originally Posted by jazzman

I was`nt being sarcastic, just a shame you took it that way

Don't wind her up Jazzman, she's got a big brick in her hand!!

czechplastik · 11th December 2007, 19:01

She's sooooo cute when she's angry

jazzman · 11th December 2007, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Don't wind her up Jazzman, she's got a big brick in her hand!!

Not me cos I`m from Eastbourne

Dimplyred · 11th December 2007, 19:07

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Originally Posted by jazzman

Not me cos I`m from Eastbourne

You're within easy reach!!

Topcat · 11th December 2007, 19:08

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Originally Posted by jazzman

I was`nt being sarcastic, just a shame you took it that way

Well it certainly looks sarcastic to me!

I know lets settle it civinfo style lets run a poll

jazzman · 11th December 2007, 19:16

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Originally Posted by Topcat

Well it certainly looks sarcastic to me!

I know lets settle it civinfo style lets run a poll

Let me explain. had my beauty since May and it has been and is wonderful including the I-shift which is as smooth as silk so all I`m saying is in your case it`s a shame that you have`nt experienced how good they can be. and as a footnote all the local ones in this area that I know of have been trouble free and are much loved.

Dimplyred · 11th December 2007, 19:18

Honcho · 11th December 2007, 19:41

I can't think of anything more likely to infuriate than someone saying 'mine's perfect' to someone whose similar product is appalling.

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,730 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I do have a garage but it isnt big enough for the civic as part of it has been turned into a utility room off the kitchen. Otherwise I would use it. Why should I put a brick under a wheel when every other person in the street gets on with what I would class as a "normal" task without the need for security back up or a huge cover on the car !! What I would really like is a "normal" car that doesnt require the need of special instructions.

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