1995 Honda Civic SRS review from UK and Ireland

A small amount of condensation managed to find its way into both front headlights. These are the type that have a plastic outer layer and a glass inner layer. The moisture was between the two. Fixing the problem meant taking both headlights off, a pain as this meant bumper removal, drying them out with a hot water bottle as the units are sealed and finally pasting silicon rubber all around the joint edge to fully seal them.

A small spot of rust appeared in exactly the same place on both rear wings over the wheels at the point where internal moisture would rest. This might be a flaw in the first production run as this was one of the first British built Swindon Civics. I dinged the spots in and packed the panel hollow with grease, then putty to hold the grease in and then isopon.Doesn't look as bad as it sounds and certainly stopped the rust.

Other than that just replaced the rear exhaust back box (after ten years) and rear suspension bushes (after six - apparently a common wear item).

Only other problem is uneven rear tyre wear even though the car is tracked perfectly.

Reliability is by far the best point of this car. No replacement parts needed other than servicing. Still on the original battery after ten years. Enough poke for motorways too, but really only suitable for two adults and the front headroom is a bit cramped at that. The sunroof doesn't help, lowering the roof by an inch or two to allow a space for the glass to slide back into which affects front and rear passengers.