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

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Honda Australia reveals Takata recall 'hotspots'
By Justin Hilliard · 16 May 2018
As Honda Australia approaches a 90 per cent Takata recall completion rate, the carmaker has revealed the top 10 postcodes that house the highest number of pending replacements.
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Defective Takata airbags trigger mandatory recall of 2.3 million vehicles
By Ron Hammerton · 28 Feb 2018
The Australian government has issued a compulsory recall of 2.3 million vehicles affected by faulty Takata airbags based on information provided from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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What should I do if my brand-new car makes me uncomfortable?
Answered by Graham Smith · 02 Feb 2018

I’m not surprised that Honda won’t or can’t help. Before you sell the car contact IdealSeat Company in Melbourne (03 9555 7788) who handle Recaro seats.

Honda CR-V 2018: Where is it built?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 29 May 2018

The fifth-generation Honda CR-V is built all over the world. Honda has plants in Melaka (Malaysia), Swindon (England), Ontario (Canada), Ohio and Indiana (USA, El Salto, Jalisco (Mexico), Greater Noida (India), Saitama (Japan), Wuhan (China), Karawang (Indonesia), Ping-Tung (Taiwan), and Ayutthaya (Thailand).

What's a good used small car for city use?
Answered by Graham Smith · 09 Mar 2018

Yes, the Honda Jazz would be a good choice for your needs. It’s well built, commendably reliable, and should do everything you want it to.

Honda CR-V: Is it a 4WD?
Answered by Iain Kelly · 29 May 2018

No, the Honda CR-V is available as a front-wheel drive or, in VTi-LX trim, an all wheel drive. The lack of locking hubs or a low-range option mean the CR-V is not considered a true four-wheel drive (4x4). Because of the transversely mounted engine and transmission unit there is no option for a rear drive model.

Used Honda CR-V review: 1997-2001
By Graham Smith · 02 May 2018
The SUV market was still in its infancy when Honda launched its first CR-V in 1997, and many regard that compact all-wheel drive Honda town-biased light-duty off-road wagon as the car that ignited demand for the all-new genre of family car. Before the CR-V there was the Toyota RAV4, but the Toyota was aimed quite
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Used Honda CR-V review: 2007-2012
By Graham Smith · 22 May 2018
Honda was already on a winner with the CR-V, but the new RE model that arrived in 2007 was a clear and welcome improvement over earlier models.
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Used Honda CR-V review: 2001-2007
By Graham Smith · 08 May 2018
The SUV market was really beginning to swing by the time Honda launched its improved CR-V late in 2001. With sales surging and more and more people switching out of traditional sedans and station wagons, carmakers were racing to get in on the action. Honda having been there virtually from the beginning was enjoying
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Used Honda CR-V review: 2012-2017
By Graham Smith · 01 Jun 2018
Remember that old saying: “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Well, that was Honda’s approach when it released the new 4th generation CR-V in 2012. Honda was an early adopter of the SUV, it was very successful with the earlier generations of the CVR-V, and stuck to its tried and true game plan with the new RM
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