Hello from Liverpool

graph71 · 29th December 2006, 21:39

Finally a forum that shares my pain and understands my pleasure.

After 10 years of Ford cars due to having a Ford voucher, Fiestas, Focus old and new shape ( I will say that the Focus is still one of the nicest cars to drive), but on the back of certain insurance company making a complete mess of a claim I was able to buy a different model of car, after seeing the Civic I was so impressed with the look and the Honda reputation I didnt look any further and went for the 1.8 ES in Black (my favourite colour, although technically its not a colour

). That was 9 months ago, and like pregnancy its not been without its problems, its been back to the dealer on no less than 5 occassions for problems with boot closing, petrol cap, windscreen wipers coming on all the time when on auto, radio reception when rear heater on rattle in roof and rear, and is due in next week to get the boot drained of water, the shocks checked and the EPS checked, oh and to replace the part that they forgot to put back on the last time it went in, but also like pregnancy what you end up with is worth all the niggles. The car is a joy to drive, when I first got it it turned more heads driving it home than in 10 years in a Ford, I was stopped by strangers in the street asking what I thought about the car and so on.

I was a relief to myself upon finding this forum as I thought I was the only one who had the numerous problems with my car, as Hondas reputation is so good, and my wife is also thankful as my frustations are no longer aired in her direction, so thanks for all the post I have read so far, I will sleep more soundly now I am in the know

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Willie · 29th December 2006, 22:39

Hi and welcome, Hope you enjoy this forum as much as I have !

boltonbrowny · 29th December 2006, 23:53

welcome to the forum graph71, good choice of car, had mine a couple of weeks, seem to have a slight problem with the boot myself, definately needs a firm push to close.

allan40alt · 30th December 2006, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltonbrowny

welcome to the forum graph71, good choice of car, had mine a couple of weeks, seem to have a slight problem with the boot myself, definately needs a firm push to close.

Yes, excellent choice. Welcome and enjoy.

Incidentally bb, you may find you can adjust the rubber 'stops', one either side of the hatch, to allow easier closing. Turn them in half a turn and test.

czechplastik · 30th December 2006, 10:03

Hello from Belfast! Hopefully you have most of your problems more or less sorted out and I'm glad you're enjoying the forum!

boltonbrowny · 30th December 2006, 12:55

thanks allan, will give it a go today

graph71 · 30th December 2006, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

Yes, excellent choice. Welcome and enjoy.

Incidentally bb, you may find you can adjust the rubber 'stops', one either side of the hatch, to allow easier closing. Turn them in half a turn and test.

May have a go at that myself as still having to close the boot harder than any previous car I've had, cheers.

Russell 10 · 31st December 2006, 12:56

Had my 1.8SE 4 weeks now and the boot still needs a good shove to shut it. Might try the rubber stops if things don't improve. Thanks Russell 10

29th December 2006, 21:39	#1 (permalink)
graph71 Valve Cap Join Date: 29th December 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hello from Liverpool Finally a forum that shares my pain and understands my pleasure. After 10 years of Ford cars due to having a Ford voucher, Fiestas, Focus old and new shape ( I will say that the Focus is still one of the nicest cars to drive), but on the back of certain insurance company making a complete mess of a claim I was able to buy a different model of car, after seeing the Civic I was so impressed with the look and the Honda reputation I didnt look any further and went for the 1.8 ES in Black (my favourite colour, although technically its not a colour ). That was 9 months ago, and like pregnancy its not been without its problems, its been back to the dealer on no less than 5 occassions for problems with boot closing, petrol cap, windscreen wipers coming on all the time when on auto, radio reception when rear heater on rattle in roof and rear, and is due in next week to get the boot drained of water, the shocks checked and the EPS checked, oh and to replace the part that they forgot to put back on the last time it went in, but also like pregnancy what you end up with is worth all the niggles. The car is a joy to drive, when I first got it it turned more heads driving it home than in 10 years in a Ford, I was stopped by strangers in the street asking what I thought about the car and so on. I was a relief to myself upon finding this forum as I thought I was the only one who had the numerous problems with my car, as Hondas reputation is so good, and my wife is also thankful as my frustations are no longer aired in her direction, so thanks for all the post I have read so far, I will sleep more soundly now I am in the know .

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Willie Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd December 2006 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi and welcome, Hope you enjoy this forum as much as I have !

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boltonbrowny Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: bolton, lancashire Posts: 145 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	welcome to the forum graph71, good choice of car, had mine a couple of weeks, seem to have a slight problem with the boot myself, definately needs a firm push to close.

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boltonbrowny Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: bolton, lancashire Posts: 145 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	thanks allan, will give it a go today

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Russell 10 Wheelnut Join Date: 24th December 2006 Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Had my 1.8SE 4 weeks now and the boot still needs a good shove to shut it. Might try the rubber stops if things don't improve. Thanks Russell 10