A MECHANIC has shared his pick for the most reliable Honda – and it’s an older model with a fan-favorite feature.
The car pro applauded the model for being easy to repair and standing the test of time.
A mechanic pointed to the car’s gear shift to reveal key informationTikTok/carsrme A mechanic has revealed which Honda is the most reliableWiki CommonsThomas, who posts under the handle @carsrme on TikTok, shared his thoughts on Hondas, transmissions, and fixing cars in a recent video that racked up more than 164,000 views.
He revealed which Honda model he finds most reliable in his caption.
“10th gen Honda Civic are the best,” he wrote.
Thomas said in the on-screen text that the car was the “last of the reliable Hondas.”
He then made the same point while motioning to the 2013 car’s gear stick, showing its automatic transmission.
“Way better than the new CVTs,” he said.
“We all know how bad the CVTs can get.”
A CVT, or continuously variable transmission, is a type of automatic transmission that changes through a range of gears easily, allowing the engine to run more smoothly.
Thomas said he’s aware of three newer Hondas with CVTs that “have blown up.”
“But if you have automatic, you’re good to go,” he said, referring to the older and fan-favorite transmission.
Thomas then explained what to look for on a gear stick to identify whether a car has an automatic transmission and not a CVT.
It’s all down to the numbers and letters D, D3, 2, and 1, which are only found on cars without a CVT.
He did note, though, that some older Honda Civics with an automatic transmission are outdated in terms of their features.
In the Civic he featured in his video, Thomas noted the air conditioning controls are separate from the radio, which can “easily” be replaced on its own.
And he said while the Civic has 146,000 miles on it, the car has the potential to run another 140,000 miles or so with a few easy maintenance checks.
In addition to servicing the transmission, Thomas suggested regular oil checks, tire swaps, and new brakes to keep the car running smoothly.
‘STILL RUNNING’
Hundreds of people have commented on the video, many with their own opinions of Hondas and CVTs.
Dozens said they haven’t had any issues with CVTs.
“My Honda CVT engine is from 2016, 150k miles. Still running with no issues,” one person wrote.
“I have a 2016 CRV with a CVT with over 200,000 mi, No issues, meticulously maintained,” someone else commented.
Thomas responded: “Keyword meticulously.”
“Got 278,000 miles out of my 2010 Maxima before the CVT transmission failed. Never changed the fluid,” another driver wrote.
Thomas remarked that “must be a world record.”
But others weren’t as pleased with a CVT.
“CVTs are just boring transmissions to drive also. So numb feeling. I owned one and probably won’t again,” one person wrote.
“Currently own a Honda CVT… not a fan of it and would rather switch to manual if given the chance,” another said.
Another driver chimed in, saying their CVT was “not it.”
“I hated the way the acceleration felt. The engine was weak too.”
How to save money at the mechanic
THERE are several services offered by mechanics that drivers should never pay for, according to a car expert.
Ron Krauch, an automotive writer, warned drivers not to trust everything they hear in the shop in an exclusive conversation with The U.S. Sun.
He said it’s important for vehicle owners to recognize the difference between their car’s manufacturer’s service schedule and what mechanics are trying to sell.
Any work referred to as a “dealer recommended service” is often an attempt at upselling, Krauch warned.
One of these useless upsells is fuel injecting clearing, which removes built-up dirt and debris from a vehicle’s fuel system to improve performance.
“Modern vehicles typically have fuel systems that are designed to stay clean, especially with the use of high-quality gasoline that contains detergents to keep injectors free of deposits,” he said.
Drivers should also always say no to engine flushes, as modern vehicles don’t need any help cleaning out “sludge or deposits.”
“Most modern engines and oils are formulated to stay clean, and if you regularly change your oil on schedule, you shouldn’t need this service,” he said.
And finally, no one should spend extra getting a premium oil change.
“Shops often upsell customers to synthetic or high-performance oils – even if the vehicle’s manufacturer doesn’t require them,” Krauch said.
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