I am not surprised Honda is slipping. There are reports worldwide about oil dilution on 1.5 petrols and cambelt failures on the 1.0. I think someone on here had a quote for a major bill for the routine cambelt change on the small engine.

Honda’s switch to Chinese production over UK has seen standards plummet. I personally wouldn’t buy a recent Honda. They badly need to get a grip on their dealer network too who are notorious for overcharging and offering poorly prepared and badly maintained cars as so-called approved used. They’re certainly not worthy of the premium prices expected in the UK. Sales will continue to drop.

Let's hope things improve and don't go the way of Honda Australia (see John Cadogan YT videos for more), which is to say how Holden (GM/Vauxhall Down Under) went in the last years prior to their demise.

Sales in both countries now being taken by KIA and Hyundai. I also cannot think of one selling point for any current Honda (not that they have much of a range to sell in the UK these days) - even for the Jazz, given it is very expensive for what it is.

I must admit it was the high prices for maintenance that put me off (even more than the cost of purchase of the car) back in the day in 2005/6 when I considered getting a new / nearly new Civic 3dr or Jazz before going for a Mazda3.