Honda Problems

A guide to the price being asked by private sellers is $1400 to $3200, as a trade-in it would be less.

Honda hasn’t sold a 3.0-litre Odyssey here since 2004, it has used a 2.4-litre engine since then. If you really want a 3.0-litre one your $15,000 will buy the best one on the market and leave you with a pocket full of change.

The best times to buy are usually the end of the financial year, or at model run-out times, that's when the specials are on. The CVT and dual-clutch autos are both still unknowns in terms of long-term reliability, but either should be ok over the five years you plan to keep the car. Any of the cars you list, and the list is a long one, would be ok. It really comes down to what you like.

In general Hondas are well designed and built to a high standard, so they generally outdo the Holden Captiva on most counts.

There doesn’t appear to be anything in your regular driving routine that is out of the ordinary, nothing that would demand more frequent oil changes. I would question the advice you have been given by the dealer and Honda, and I would ask that the oil monitoring system be checked to see that it isn’t giving false readings.

The Type R hatch is 4557mm, while the other hatchback models are 4515mm, with the sedan coming in longer again at 4644mm.​

There are several different Honda Civic tire size with the RS, VTI-L, and VTI-LX models using 215/50 R17, the VTi-S using a 215/55 R16, and the Type R 245/30 ZR20.

If you have a Civic Type R there are many upgrades possible that will make the car faster thanks to its turbocharged engine. The turbocharger system has far greater potential power output than what Honda delivers stock standard, but you should consult an engineering signatory in your local state before modifying your car to ensure it remains legal to drive on public roads.

The short answer is to warm the engine, jack the car up and put it on secure jack stands, then drain the old oil, replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with the grade and amount of oil specified in your handbook. However, the better way to change the oil is to give the car to a qualified mechanic and have them do it, saving hours of time.

By the time you drive around to purchase oil and a filter from an auto parts store, then drive home, you won't have saved much compared to getting a professional to do it!

Bleeding a clutch system involves purging the hydraulic system that operates the clutch slave cylinder, replacing the old fluid with fresh fluid. This is an important piece of maintenance to do as the fluid breaks down over time, or air bubbles can appear in the system, causing problems actuating the clutch. Bleeding these systems isn't a job for an amateur as they involve corrosive fluids and specific techniques that, if done incorrectly, can cause significant damage.

It is far better to get a qualified mechanic or dealership to bleed your clutch system for you.