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6.8
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $630
- Average Mileage:
- 88,450 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 39 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- new paint and clear coat (26 reports)
- not sure (13 reports)
body / paint problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
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I'm still paying my car loan for my 2008 Honda Civic that I bought from the BMW of Maryland almost 3 years ago. Over the past year and a half the paint job has been peeling and fading. I heard that some models have a recall but I have looked into it and mine is not covered. I recently got a quote from Macco and they said it would be over $1,250 even for a basic paint job because there is a lot of work that needs to be done since the paint is peeling and cracking, otherwise it is not even worth getting it painted because it will not last.
The reason I'm so upset and disappointed is I'm still making a car payment and I don't have the money to spend on a paint job as well as every time I look at my car I feel sick. It's embarrassing and in my line of work I need a car that looks decent because my clients follow me. I do love my Honda Civic but I'm to the point that I would trade it for anything that has a nice paint job because I hate driving this car around with the paint peeling so bad. It has made me very disappointed in Honda and after this I don't think I will ever purchase another one even if they are reliable. It's awesome to have a reliable car but I would like it to look nice on the outside as well.
This is not normal wear because my parking spots have been shaded and lately I see cars like mine and the paint is doing the same thing. I wouldn't mind if Honda would even consider covering half of what it would cost to have the car repainted and I would front the money. If anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears. I feel like stuck....help.
- Rebecca Z., Bealeton, VA, US