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Oct 27, 2006 | 11:53 AM

#21

fluffyninja

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From: Chester

I'd push pretty hard on this. For a complete unit failure you should be able to push them into a buy back of the car.

Stick to your guns. Try through the dealer first then try pushing directly with Honda UK

Oct 27, 2006 | 02:00 PM

#22

alex.stanley

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From: Bristol-ish

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil.H,Oct 27 2006, 04:24 PM

That's only marginally better than rent_boy

I would be megane_boy

Funny eh?

Oct 28, 2006 | 09:14 AM

#23

Paper Lawyer

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From: West Midlands

Too late to reject in my view under sale of goods act. Push for new car regardless.

Oct 28, 2006 | 11:45 AM

#24

fruity

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From: Herefordshire

Been in to the dealer today to collect personal effects from the car.
Sales manager says if the dealer principle and HUK can sort something out re a new car, then he is more than happy to sell this one on the forecourt with the new engine.
One of the other staff in the dealers said they would push for a replacement car !
My wife is not happy to continue driving the car as apart from this major engine issue it has already been back to the dealer twice for minor niggles.
Hope to hear something early next week.

Oct 28, 2006 | 11:49 AM

#25

alex.stanley

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From: Bristol-ish

Good luck - I've got my fingers crossed

Oct 29, 2006 | 01:43 AM

#26

Kiteland

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From: Flying

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Originally Posted by alex.stanley,Oct 27 2006, 05:15 PM

I'd be called escort_boy

Erm Datsun_boy

Oct 31, 2006 | 09:37 PM

#27

fruity

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From: Herefordshire

Update..........
Great result, wife picks up a new Civic next week !!!!!!!

Ive had no contact with HUK, the dealer couldnt have been more helpful and was completely on our side.
Thanks for everyones support and advice on here.

Oct 31, 2006 | 10:36 PM

#28

alex.stanley

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From: Bristol-ish

Fantastic news

Hopefully this one will be a bit better!

Nov 1, 2006 | 12:35 AM

#29

Nick Graves

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From: Hertford

Good result!

Given the relative rarity of these things, it seems Honda can 'pay up & look big' whereas some of the EU manufacturers have to say 'non' to everything, for fear of going bust.