Honda Civic 2006 – 11 Child Safety, Parts & Repair Review

Honda Civic

is one of its best-known and most-loved car lines. Although not exteriorly stylish like luxury cars, the Civic is sleek with world-class technology.

With impressive fuel economy and reliability, the Civic is a powerful, yet low profile vehicle. Still maintaining the futuristic styling. The Honda Civic can stand out in a crowd. While driving the Civic, you may feel like you are commanding it through a video game.

This sedans power and transmission has exceptional fuel economy and extended Honda’s reputation of being light in all its features.

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Honda Civic and it received a 5-star rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.

Watch the Crash test video here.

Child Safety

When riding the Honda Civic, children less than 18 month of age should be facing the rear. After that age, it is advised that children be forward-facing. This is to avoid the impact on the chest.

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Safety is concerning. In a frontal impact collision, the driver’s body has only adequate protection. Similarly, only the passengers’ upper body is protected. The Civic provides weak protection for only the abdomen when in a side impact collision.

Pedestrian protection is adequate and whiplash is marginally good. Despite this, through rigorous testing, safety in the Civic received a 5-star rating for crashworthiness and safety.

Maintenance & Repair Costs

Repairs made to the Honda Accord will require high quality parts. The great news is that the Genuine parts can be found at independent dealers within the same price range and time commitment of any normal car.

Service parts: £50 – £80 (Genuine Honda)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend Genuine Honda filters & oil for Honda.

Brake Disc & Pads ch.: £300 – £400 (Genuine Honda)

Cam. Chain change: £700 – £1,000

Cam chain kit: £140 – £170 (Genuine Honda)

Diagnostic: £40 – £120 depend on the local garages

Labour rates:

Independent: £65 – £125 / hour

Main dealer: £175 – £215 / hour

The Service & Repair process, however, can be more time consuming and will require a well experienced mechanic and occasionally special tools. As a result, the price here may exceed costs of a typical vehicle.

Safety Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads.

PRETENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on. Seatbelt reminders are available front seat passengers.