Newbie

HondaRob · 16th May 2007, 10:54

Hello everyone,

New to Civinfo, but not new to Honda's.

Returned to Honda with a new Civic after a very bad experience with VW.

czechplastik · 16th May 2007, 11:05

Hey Rob, welcome home (sort of!)

Enjoy the forum

Wander · 16th May 2007, 12:12

Please share your experience with the VW so we can make fun of them

HondaRob · 16th May 2007, 13:08

long story, but involves hand brake failure (cooling of the disc's) common in Golf's, A3's, TT's etc when researched, then dash board failure and ultimately new discs and pads on a low mileage under 1 yr old vehicle.

Best bit - the servicing dealer stated that, and i quote "discs do warp in the winter...it is to be expected..."

VW customer care made assistance very difficult and as such i will never purchase or recommend a VW to anyone - people think Honda customer care is bad - buy a VW that develops a manufacturing defect...then bad customer service will reach a new level…!

Obo · 16th May 2007, 13:42

Welcome Rob, hope the civic is better than your last car try not to read too much of the faults bit here LOL!

HondaRob · 16th May 2007, 13:47

Civic is much better than the VW, comfort is streets ahead - VW headlights leave a lot to be desired as do the scratches left on the car by the supplying dealer - shame, was a nice colour, but it had to go...!

JoeyF · 17th May 2007, 07:07

Welcome to the forum Rob..

HondaRob · 17th May 2007, 09:36

Thanks Joey - do we know if there is a place we can talk about previous vehicles that leave a sour taste behind?

Charles_Harding · 18th May 2007, 16:05

Honda Rob

Welcome here dear Sir.

Sure enough there are a few guys on here having a gripe about the new Civic.

But it's a machine.

Even NASA's millions couldn't get the Shuttle right every time.

Honda's million's have done a very good job.

Any faults can usually get sorted out to your satisfaction quite well, and then you're left with a truly remarkable vehicle.

"All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy!"

Charles H.

HondaRob · 18th May 2007, 16:17

thanks for the welcome, my only gripe is swapping my accord for a VW and then swapping back to a Civic cause the VW was so bad...!

Harps · 22nd May 2007, 00:08

Hey Rob, a late! welcome to the forum!

Have you picked up your car? There isn't a section previous vehicles yet...but you could start a thread in non civic chat or user reviews (compare it to the civic)

16th May 2007, 10:54	#1 (permalink)
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16th May 2007, 11:05	#2 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey Rob, welcome home (sort of!) Enjoy the forum

16th May 2007, 12:12	#3 (permalink)
Wander Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 20th December 2006 Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Please share your experience with the VW so we can make fun of them

16th May 2007, 13:08	#4 (permalink)
HondaRob Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	long story, but involves hand brake failure (cooling of the disc's) common in Golf's, A3's, TT's etc when researched, then dash board failure and ultimately new discs and pads on a low mileage under 1 yr old vehicle. Best bit - the servicing dealer stated that, and i quote "discs do warp in the winter...it is to be expected..." VW customer care made assistance very difficult and as such i will never purchase or recommend a VW to anyone - people think Honda customer care is bad - buy a VW that develops a manufacturing defect...then bad customer service will reach a new level…!

16th May 2007, 13:42	#5 (permalink)
Obo Rusty Nut! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th March 2007 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 615 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome Rob, hope the civic is better than your last car try not to read too much of the faults bit here LOL!

16th May 2007, 13:47	#6 (permalink)
HondaRob Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Civic is much better than the VW, comfort is streets ahead - VW headlights leave a lot to be desired as do the scratches left on the car by the supplying dealer - shame, was a nice colour, but it had to go...!

17th May 2007, 07:07	#7 (permalink)
JoeyF Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd October 2006 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 373 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome to the forum Rob..

17th May 2007, 09:36	#8 (permalink)
HondaRob Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Joey - do we know if there is a place we can talk about previous vehicles that leave a sour taste behind?

18th May 2007, 16:05	#9 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 2,820 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Honda Rob Welcome here dear Sir. Sure enough there are a few guys on here having a gripe about the new Civic. But it's a machine. Even NASA's millions couldn't get the Shuttle right every time. Honda's million's have done a very good job. Any faults can usually get sorted out to your satisfaction quite well, and then you're left with a truly remarkable vehicle. *"All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy!"* Charles H.

18th May 2007, 16:17	#10 (permalink)
HondaRob Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the welcome, my only gripe is swapping my accord for a VW and then swapping back to a Civic cause the VW was so bad...!

22nd May 2007, 00:08	#11 (permalink)
Harps Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st January 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey Rob, a late! welcome to the forum! Have you picked up your car? There isn't a section previous vehicles yet...but you could start a thread in non civic chat or user reviews (compare it to the civic)