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Are you having problems with your 2012 Honda Accord? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2012 Honda Accord issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2012 Honda Accord in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
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The Focus is a good car with a serious flaw; it has a dual-clutch automatic transmission that gives trouble. I would happily have a 2012 Focus with a manual gearbox, but I wouldn't buy one with a dual-clutch auto. I'd be looking at a Japanese or Korean brand and going for something like a Mazda 3, Honda Civic or Accord, Hyundai Elantra with a good record of reliability.
Before you jump out of the Honda, head to a tyre specialist (Bob Jane T-Marts is usually good) and talk about switching to a quieter tyre. A change of tyres can really help and it's a lot cheaper than a change of cars.
Orange peel was once a no-no for painters, it was thought to be a poor finish, but for some reason we've come to think that it means that lots of paint has been applied and it's now ok. There's nothing you can do about it without repainting the car. As for the scratching I would recommend regular polishing to give the surface maximum protection.
Word from the industry is that Honda autos typically need rebuilding after 90,000-100,000 km. They just wear out.