I have 2010 Honda Civic. I took it for its first MoT and the garage asked me to come and look at the car. It would not pass because the spot welds over the strut top had come away, the wheels were out of line and the car could not be driven any more. I was told to take it to Honda as it would be a warranty issue.

I did this and as soon as a mechanic looked at the car he told me that the robot that welded the car wanted sacking. The dealer had it for a fortnight after which he said the damage was my fault as I must have hit a speed bump or pothole, but there is no damage to the wheels or any other part of the car. Even the staff at the Honda dealer were shocked with the decision. They then told me it would cost £2500 to £3000 to repair and to contact my insurance, which I did. My insurer sent a vehicle inspector who said the car could not be claimed on as it was a gradual structural defect and Honda should sort it out. I am now paying an independent vehicle inspector and he also says it is a structural defect and Honda’s fault. Have you ever heard of this before on any Honda and what is your advice?