Question 1

What does a timing belt do?

Accepted Answer

The timing belt, or cambelt, is a vital engine component with a key role to play in keeping your motor running smoothly. It ensures the top and bottom halves of your engine rotate precisely in time with each other. 
Essentially, this ribbed rubber belt with teeth synchronises the crankshaft and camshaft’s rotation. It controls the sequencing and timing of the opening and closing of the valves on the cylinders in your engine to provide the right combustion. 
Camshafts, made up of the main journals, the lobes (or bulges) and the ends, control the valves in the cylinder head. A rocker head takes the spinning motion of an overhead camshaft and turns it into the movement that opens and closes the valves. 
Timing chains essentially perform the same function as cambelts but may be slightly noisier. The chains generally last as long as the vehicle (and generally require less frequent replacing), although the plastic guides they run over may not.

Question 2

How often should a timing belt need replacing?

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There’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach for how often to replace yours—a lot depends on your motor’s age and condition. 
There’s also huge variation between manufacturers and different engines. So you might need a new belt after 4 years, or 6, or after driving 40,000 or 100,000 miles. Consult your car’s manual—most manufacturers’ recommendations are based on time passed or miles driven, depending on which elapses first. However, we’d always suggest treating these recommendations as a maximum, and erring on the side of caution.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations, and your MOT

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The timing belt will not be examined at your car’s MOT, but the associated issues of running a car with a faulty timing belt can lead to severe engine damage, which can.

Question 4

What happens when we replace your timing belt?

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Our efficient and fully qualified mechanics will disassemble the parts of the engine to access the timing belt and proceed to examine the timing belt, the belt’s pulleys and tensioner.
Wherever required your timing belt will be replaced and you’ll be advised of any other connected or associated problems arising from its malfunction.
You will also be advised of any other parts that may need to be replaced for the best operation and health of your vehicle.
Once the timing belt has been replaced, our mechanics will test your car thoroughly to ensure the correct running of the new part and make any adjustments required for its premium operation.

Question 5

What causes a timing belt to stop working correctly?

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Like most car parts, your timing belt will wear out eventually due to cracking, snapping or tearing. Timing belts are also unpredictable, with few warning signs of damage. (Although starting issues and noise may offer clues.) Driving your car infrequently, oil leaks and temperature changes, among other factors, can all play their part.

Question 6

Symptoms of a malfunctioning timing belt

Accepted Answer

If a grinding or squeaking noise is being emitted from your engine, it could be a malfunctioning timing belt.

Question 7

You hear unusual noises coming from the engine

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If your timing belt has broken, this can cause problems with your engine that lead to the vehicle not starting.

Question 8

Honda

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The Honda Motor Company is a Japanese public multinational conglomerate corporation—to give them their full title. Primarily a motorcycle manufacturer (since 1959) and engine producer (producing more than 14million each year), Honda became the 8th largest automobile manufacturer in the world in 2015.

Question 9

How popular is Honda in the United Kingdom?

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With around 800k Honda cars on the roads in the UK, this marque is a popular and trusted household name.

Question 10

Long lasting sensibly-priced cars

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On the surface, Honda cars look fairly traditional, but this is a brand that doesn’t necessarily follow the pack; they often provide something unique to each of their models.For example, the Jazz pitched against the most popular car in the UK, the Ford Fiesta, is actually a more practical option than most of its rivals. For a small car, it has an abundance of interior space and very flexible and practical boot.The Civic is brave enough to make a strong style in design statement in a market where other brands are edging towards conservative.
And the CR-V was the first of the SUV models to stop pretending it was an off-road vehicle and focused its priorities on its road based driving dynamics despite its off-road styling.

Question 11

Honda motorsports: A long-standing history in Formula One

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Honda’s first appearance in Formula One racing as a constructor came in 1964 at the German Grand Prix.After a mixed introduction, marred by tragedy with the death of driver Jo Schlesser in the French Grand Prix of 1968 Honda took a back seat until their return in 1983 to power the Williams team, where they won 6 consecutive Constructors Championships.Following the successes with Williams, they partnered with McLaren in 1988, going on to win titles in 4 different seasons.Their return in 2013, again providing engines for the McLaren team, was met with much less success. After 3 seasons without a single podium finish, Honda was dropped in favour of a Renault built engine.

Question 12

Honda’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

Honda ranked 15th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Their placing could be considered a little lower down the list than expected, given that it was mostly Japanese and Asian manufacturers to lead the field (Suzuki, Lexus and Toyota taking the top spots).

Question 13

Recent Honda recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

Various recalls have been made on Honda models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 14

04/05/2019 – Honda Civic (2001–2005), Honda Accord (2004–2006) and Honda Odyssey (2004)

Accepted Answer

Replacement service parts from the previous recall may be defective

Question 15

30/03/2019 – Honda Odyssey (2017–2018)

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The locking system may become jammed

Question 16

20/01/2019 – Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda City, Honda Jazz, Honda Insight, Honda CR-V and Honda Pilot (2010–2015)

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Defect in the gas generator of the front-seat passenger airbag

Question 17

31/08/2018 – Honda HR-V (2014–2018)

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The cabin wiring harness might not be correctly secured on the front left chassis rail

Question 18

22/06/2018 – Honda Civic (2016–2017)

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There is no side vent in the backrest of the front seat

Question 19

22/02/2018 – Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Jazz and Honda Insight (2009–2010)

Accepted Answer

In the event of airbag deployment, the internal pressure of the airbag may be excessive

Question 20

03/02/2018 – Honda Odyssey (2010–2017)

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The second row of the outboard seats is not properly secured

Question 21

12/11/2017 – Honda Accord (2013–2016)

Accepted Answer

The battery sensor’s plastic housing may not be resistant to the penetration of moisture All recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Dealers average price	exclusive price	Instant savings
Honda Fr-v 1.6 litres	£635.80	£534.28	16%
Honda Integra 1.6 litres	£655.68	£528.78	19%
Honda Civic-crx 1.6 litres	£703.49	£567.33	19%
Honda Accord-coupe 1.6 litres	£647.75	£539.79	17%
Honda Civic 1.6 litres	£663.78	£567.33	15%
Honda Insight 1.6 litres	£650.40	£528.78	19%
Honda S2000 1.6 litres	£658.11	£567.33	14%
Honda Logo 1.6 litres	£675.95	£572.84	15%
Honda N600 1.6 litres	£699.80	£578.35	17%
Honda Legend-coupe 1.6 litres	£643.46	£545.30	15%
Honda Accord-coupe 1.6 litres	£647.75	£539.79	17%
Honda Integra 1.6 litres	£655.68	£528.78	19%
Honda N600 1.6 litres	£699.80	£578.35	17%
Honda Fr-v 1.6 litres	£635.80	£534.28	16%
Honda Insight 1.6 litres	£650.40	£528.78	19%

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