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Honda Civic owners warned of flaw
Honda has written to all Civic drivers in Britain to notify them of problems with faulty handbrakes.
The Japanese firm said it was sending out letters to 63,000 drivers of the Swindon-produced car to alert them to the problem.

It comes after a number of customer complaints that the handbrake did not stick if applied when pushing the release button.

Honda has offered to give customers a new handbrake if they are unhappy.

A Honda spokesman said: "We do apologise for any inconvenience to customers.

"We will be sending out letters to our customers in March and April recommending that they visit their local Honda dealer to get an improved handbrake fitted."

The design flaw applies to Civics produced between 2006 and 2007.

Honda recommends that owners do not push the release button when using the handbrake, which may result in it not catching.

The flaw has been the subject of conversation on internet motoring discussion boards since 2007. Read Article
Honda Civic owners warned of flaw



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HyundaiHyundai - 3/26/2008 6:27:31 PM
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The end is near!

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stash84stash84 - 3/26/2008 8:42:16 PM
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if so, why would it make you so happy?

is it actually possible to hate a company that produces cars?

is it jeaulousy?

i dont get it


stash84stash84 - 3/26/2008 8:44:03 PM
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maybe youre just being sarcastic..lol

honda will never go down


HyundaiHyundai - 3/26/2008 11:09:36 PM
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What do you mean, "says who?"

I was being sarcastic. I would buy a Honda before a Hyundai any day of the week (so far).


huu76huu76 - 3/26/2008 6:55:25 PM
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This is the first time I've ever heard of anyone pushing the button while engaging the handbrake. Is this common?

I think this is akin to hitting the clutch and gas pedal together and complaining the car doesn't go anywhere.

Oh well. Maybe I'm reading the article wrong.

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EL34EL34 - 3/26/2008 9:26:12 PM
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Oh what a tangled web Honda weaved, When first they practised to deceive!

:-(

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HomberSimslinHomberSimslin - 3/26/2008 10:19:57 PM
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At least Honda owners don't have to keep putting out engine fires as in Mercs, BMWs and Audis as engines catch fire and explode when you drive over 85mph.

EL34, go fix your trabant with a hacksaw, plyboard and made in Germany stapler..and don't forget to pickup a fire extinguisher for your car also.

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r_driver04r_driver04 - 3/27/2008 12:10:39 PM
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GM Tahoes and Yukons are also having that issue now. I think it's their fuel rails.


TurboSpyderTurboSpyder - 3/27/2008 2:04:51 PMView My AgentSpace
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"At least Honda owners don't have to keep putting out engine fires as in Mercs, BMWs and Audis as engines catch fire and explode when you drive over 85mph."


Why do the Japanese manufacturers keep benchmarking German cars if they're that bad?


ghosthunterghosthunter - 3/26/2008 10:23:13 PM
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handbrake did not stick if applied when pushing the release button..
wtf?
why would u do that? isn't release button is designed so the handbrake do not stick?

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evilmevilm - 3/27/2008 7:45:10 AM
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Another flaw for the most recalled car of 06. what a piece of junk.

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huu76huu76 - 3/27/2008 10:03:20 PM
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LOL, first owners manuals with wrong phone #s, now release buttons that do what they're supposed to.

I always assumed the clicking sound was to tell you the handbrake is engaging.

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evilmevilm - 3/28/2008 12:37:22 PM
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Honda can't even get their own phone number right!!!!!!HA HA HA HA

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UYPetersonUYPeterson - 3/29/2008 4:25:39 PM
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Every car I've owned has had a center-mounted handbrake. I own a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid and I HATE the position of the handbrake. It is mounted on the left side of the center console. Convenient, sporty position when driving on hills the in San Francisco, bad for those who need leg width. I have plenty of leg length. I do not have enough width in the car for my knees, so my left knee rubs on the door and the handbrake drills into my right knee. Needless to say, I will replace the car much sooner than planned.

In all the cars I've owned, I have always pressed the release button when engaging handbrakes -- I've grown to dislike the high-speed ratchet noise. Never had a problem with handbrakes before, and I'm not having an engagement problem with the Civic. However, it has dropped out of the notch a few times. Maybe the notch gets damaged and the handbrake fails to properly engage. Guess I'll stop pressing the release button when engaging the brake.

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