| There are two names that define Honda cars more | | | | receive accolades including receiving an all around five |
| than any other: Civic and Accord. Sure, newer models | | | | star safety rating from the NHTSA. |
| have sprung up including the CR-V, Element, Insight, | | | | In the early 1980s Honda introduced the Accord, a |
| Ridgeline, Odyssey, and more. Yet, it is these two | | | | five passenger sedan. With the opening of Honda's |
| heralded models that continue to make up the | | | | first US automotive plant in 1982, the Accord quickly |
| backbone of the famed Japanese automaker even | | | | established itself as a segment darling with |
| to this day. Let's look at the history of the Civic and | | | | consumers. By 2001, the Accord became the best |
| Accord and how these models have brought Honda | | | | selling car in the US, bypassing the ever popular |
| to where it is today: a seller of vehicles espousing | | | | Toyota Camry. Since then, the two cars have been |
| world class quality and affordability. | | | | the top sellers in the U.S. Well crafted Honda Accord |
| The Honda Civic has graced American roads since the | | | | parts are keeping even the most classic Accord on |
| early 1970s. For years it attracted quiet notice as it | | | | the road today. Indeed, it is this level of quality and |
| was truly a "mini" amongst giants. Consumers had pet | | | | reliability which continues to make Honda cars a world |
| names for the car including -- "pregnant roller skate" | | | | leader in value as well as dependability. |
| -- yet the car began to quickly attract a loyal | | | | So, whether you own an older Accord or Civic or |
| following. Indeed, with two fuel shortages popping up | | | | one of Honda's many newer models you can keep |
| in the 1970s the gas sipping Civic caught on for its | | | | your car running for years by purchasing reliable |
| economy as well as for its reliability. To this day, 30 | | | | Honda Civic radiators and other parts as needed. |
| year old plus Civics can still be seen around town as | | | | Honda reliability and dependability are trademarks of |
| owners carefully maintain their vehicles with the | | | | this esteemed Japanese automaker and all of their |
| highest quality Honda Civic parts. Today's Civics, | | | | models are certain to continue to be world class |
| although larger than their predecessors continue to | | | | performers for many more years. |