The common (as it turns out) hand brake was just fine, and fell apart apparently in the technicians hand once he got in the car, so much so he had his manager come out to see the damage and sign off that he didn't do it....(When he did). I understand its a 10 year old car and its a common...

All, Has anyone found a source of decent looking trim covers to replace a cracked handbrake trim? Most dealers want to replace the whole ratchet + handle assembly which is a bit of a hassle.

Hi, I want to buy this handbrake cover Where can I buy it?

Hi I'd like to have the price for a hand brake lever on a civic 08 2.2 ctdi LHD Thanks in advance Alejandro

Hi everyone In changing the rear pads I realise you have to turn and push the caliper piston back in order to retract it, however mine only goes so far and then I cannot push it back any further. Does anyone know how to get it fully retracted so that I can get the caliper on to the disc and...

Hi, quick daft question time! My job entails me being away for 2 weeks in 4, during which my car sits parked on a sloped driveway. Not ideal, but that's what I've got to live with. A couple of times in the last few months I've returned and started the car (in neutral), released the handbrake...

My FRV handbrake warning light and alarm are on almost constantly this last few weeks. I've had the switch changed but the furthest I've managed to travel since then is approx 10 miles before the light and beeping start again. Going over a bump seems to start it off and then there's no way to...

So on Saturday, some mates came round to my house and said, "hey why's your car parked in the middle of the road?" So I laughed it off with the standard "har har guys nice one!". Then I went to check it to humour them, and it actually had just rolled off the driveway and was just sat in the...

I've got a 2008 Honda Civic Type-R 58 plate courtesy car after an old granny decided to drive into my Subaru impreza at a roundabout. On Sunday just before the grand prix was about to start it decided to take a trip down the drive and crash into my brothers car. It was on the drive for about 20...

Hello all, Just to introduce myself, I have been a Honda owner since 1992 and have purchased various models over the years for both my wife and self. Always 2 Hondas on the go, Accords x 2, Aerodecks x 2, Jazz and Civics x 3. Having always been totally satisfied with all my Hondas I placed...