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    Honda Civic Problems

    Are you having problems with your Honda Civic? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Honda Civic issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Honda Civic in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Used Honda Civic review: 2000-2006
    By Graham Smith · 10 October 2017
    The seventh gen Honda Civic was more staid than sporty compared to its forebears, but remained a popular small car, with front-wheel drive and five seats. A sound choice if you buy one in top shape.
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    Used Honda Civic review: 2006-2012
    By Graham Smith · 4 October 2017
    Honda has long had a reputation for building high quality prestige cars that are packed with technology. The front-wheel drive Civic is one of its most popular; it’s been a mainstay of the company’s range since it was introduced here in 1973, and the eighth generation model introduced in 2006 continued that
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    Used Honda Civic review: 2012-2016
    By Graham Smith · 3 October 2017
    Honda has long used its involvement in motorsport to promote an image of prestige, quality, superior technology, and a sporty driving experience in all its models.
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    Ford Focus 2009: Is it a good car?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 13 April 2017

    The Focus is a great driving car, but there are serious issues with its dual-clutch automatic transmission, so serious you should avoid it, or buy a manual. Consider others like the Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Kia Rio, etc.

    Ford Focus 2012: Is it good on the highway?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 23 March 2017

    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.

    Holden Commodore: What's a good replacement?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 16 February 2017

    All of the cars you name meet your criteria of size, economy, performance and handling.

    You could also add the Mazda3 and 6 to the list.

    Of all of those I would nominate the Camry as the great all-rounder.

    Honda recall to replace faulty Takata airbags for second time
    By Robbie Wallis · 24 January 2017
    Honda Australia has issued a recall notice to replace faulty Takata airbag inflators in a batch of 25,282 of its vehicles, which had already been recalled to rectify the same issue.
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    Mazda 3 2008: Is it a good buy for $10,000?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 6 January 2017

    A 2008 Mazda 3 Neo would be a good choice, but I would be trying to get it for $8500-$9000, $10,000 is too much unless it is a very low mileage example. Others to consider would be the Honda Civic VTi, which would be my preference, and the Hyundai Elantra.

    Used small cars review: 2007-2010
    By Bill McKinnon · 22 September 2016
    You can save a motza on a late-model used car, because the first owner has already taken the biggest hit... usually 30-50 percent, in depreciation. Ideally, you want to be the second owner, and hang on to the car for a few years, to maximise the value you get from your motoring dollar. We've picked our top five used
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    Altima or Civic?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 31 July 2016

    The Civic is so good — one of the best Japanese cars I have driven for a very long time and a definite for The Tick — that I wouldn't bother about the Nissan.

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