Buying a Used Honda Civic? 6 Things To Lookout For!

Honda Civic has been the poster car of India and is still a very good competition to modern-day sedans. Talking about the used car market, the latest-gen model is not so popular if we compare it to the one that existed in the market between 2006-2012. In this article, we will take you through the most important factors you should consider while buying a used one so that you don’t get in trouble with high-expense bills.

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1. Steering Rack Issues
   

   

   Talking particularly about the generation of the Civic in the picture above, you will have to do a careful inspection before buying. The steering rack in the older generation of this Japanese lux sedan was an issue that persisted quite commonly. No, that you are buying a used one, the price range would be around 2-2.5 Lakhs, right? What if we told you that a new steering assembly could cost you around 20% of this price?

2. Cabin / Upholstery Issues
   

   

   Another common issue that exists with the old generation of the Honda Civic is the upholstery peel-off. This was something close to leather, so due to prolonged usage, you can notice peels on the seats, the door handles, control buttons /switches, handbrake, gear lever and whatnot! This is a common issue that persists in all vehicles you might want to buy from the used car market.

3. Malfunctioning Electricals
   

   

   Another thing to mention here is that this sedan was ahead of its time. Buying a used Honda Civic can be a good decision, but you should keep in mind that it has a lot of complex electricals if we consider the past era. Now that everything electric is common in cars, it wasn’t so back then. Taking the example of the audio controls in the rear armrest, you should thoroughly check every electrical because sourcing such parts from the market can be challenging.

4. Heating Problems
   

   

   Another common issue that persists with used Honda Civic is faulty HVAC systems. Another thing that can cost you high on your pocket is the repair work for this. The best option to save yourself from this is to inspect the car thoroughly before you make a deal. If you are not confident enough to inspect the car, leave it to the experts! Book a used car inspection service for your to-be car!

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5. Airbag Warning Light
   

   

   This might look like a big issue, but it isn’t so in most cases. Until you are sure that the car you are looking at has not been in a major airbag accident, you can be sure that the airbag warning light is due to a sensor malfunction. Although it is not expensive to fix this problem, you might struggle to find the right place to get it done. Now that GoMechanic is here, we guess you are sorted!

6. Bad Engine Mounts
   

   

   Another common issue that exists with used Honda Civic is bad engine mounts. When we say bad engine mounts, it is quite obvious that the repair work would be expensive. Now you would wonder how to determine if the engine mounts are bad on a particular car. The basic indication for that is vibration, roughness or rattle in the engine. Also, when you engage the reverse gear, you will notice low rumbling sounds confirming bad engine mounts.

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These are the 6 important things you should know before investing in a used Honda Civic. Be sure you are an aware customer and don’t get tricked or fooled by anyone in the market. As mentioned above, if you are doubtful about anything, don’t forget to book a used car inspection on the GoMechanic App!