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Time to reminisce… Toys and Games Many of the classic toys and games that children are still playing with today were first created in the 1960s, and we found plenty of ways to fill our time without all the gadgets that are around now. Etch a Sketch The Etch a Sketch was one of the most wanted toys for Christmas 1960 and many of us spent hours trying to create masterpieces with those two fiddly dials. Lego Lego in the 60s required a lot more imagination than it does today. We didn't get detailed instructions and film characters. We just got coloured blocks that could be anything we wanted them to be. Meccano A lot of the engineers and mechanics of today started out with Meccano, but many of the rest of us also spent hours constructing intricate structures and machines on the kitchen table. Action Man Action Man was the British version of America's G.I.Joe. In the 1960s his adventures were all about the Second World War, which was still very present in people's memories. Barbie and Ken Barbie's boyfriend Ken first appeared in the 1960s, and in 1963 we also got introduced to Sindy, the British alternative to Barbie. Twister Twister, invented in 1966, gave many of us the chance to knock over our little brothers and sisters, but it could also provide a way to get closer to our crushes. Corgi Aston Martin DB5 The dream car for many of us during the 60s was Corgi's version of the Aston Martin DB5 driven by James Bond. It even had a working ejector seat. Skalextric Cars that actually drove around the track amazed us in the 60s, and Scalextrics are still being driven around many living rooms today. Space Hoppers The bright orange space hopper landed for the first time in 1969 and despite its rather creepy face, it was soon hopping through streets and gardens all around the UK. Raleigh Chopper The laid back Chopper came to the UK in 1968, giving younger kids of the 60s the chance to feel just as cool as our older siblings on their scooters. Mousetrap Mousetrap took a long time to set up and it usually needed a helping hand to get the cage down at the end of the game, but we always hoped it would work as well as it did on the adverts. Airfix Airfix models kept many of us hard at work in our bedrooms in the 1960s, building our own fleets of planes and cars. Gonks and Trolls Collecting the little fuzzy gonks or big-haired troll dolls became an obsession for many of us in the 60s, and even inspired a surreal film called Gonks Go Beat in 1965. Spirograph Spirograph got a lot of us drawing in circles when it was introduced in 1965 and it even seemed to inspire a lot of the patterns seen in the fashions of the late 60s. Portable Radios The chance to play your own music and share it with your friends was a dream come true for teens of the 60s when portable radios became available. TV and Film Some amazing films were produced in the 60s, but what we were watching on TV was just as exciting. We were lucky enough to get a third channel, BBC2, during this decade, and we started getting programmes that were actually made for people our age. Doctor Who The Doctor Who who first appeared in black and white in 1963 was very different from his latest incarnation, but he is still the best version to those of us who hid behind the sofa to watch him. Ready, Steady, Go! Friday evenings wouldn't have been the same without RSG! It featured all the top artists, including the Beatles, the Kinks and Sandie Shaw, but the best thing about it was that it was presented by teenagers for teenagers. Alfie (1966) Many of us liked to think our lives in the 60s were as complicated and carefree as Alfie's. It probably wasn't. James Bond The 60s gave us our first James Bond, Sean Connery, in some of the best Bond films: Dr No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), and You Only Live Twice (1967). Kes (1969) Kes was a heartbreaking story about growing up that resonated with many of us who were going through the same experience in the 60s, even if we didn't all get our own pet kestrels. The Avengers The Avengers TV series gave us some of the most memorable female characters of the 60s, alongside the traditional bowler-hatted John Steed. If… (1968) If was one of the most unique films of the 60s, and for those of us who were enduring our own school days it was surprisingly cathartic to see the pupils revolting. Star Trek The original Star Trek is one of the most memorable TV series of the 60s, and for those of us whose imaginations were grasped by the space race it really seemed like a glimpse into the future. Z Cars Z Cars was unusual in its time for being a grittier type of police drama, but for those of us growing up in the 60s it was mainly a chance to watch some exciting action that wasn't set in London or America. The Man from U.N.C.L.E Growing up in the 1960s, we heard a lot about the Cold War, so the Man From U.N.C.L.E. didn't always seem so far-fetched. Many of our fountain pens became communicators when we were running round playing spies. The Great Escape One of the classic films of the 60s, the Great Escape made us all feel like we could be as cool as Steve McQueen. Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy The series that gave us Clint Eastwood as the Man with No Name was one of the best Spaghetti westerns. A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), were gritty but spectacular. The Twilight Zone The Twilight Zone gave a lot of us nightmares in the 1960s, but it is the title sequence and music that is most memorable. The Italian Job (1969) Michael Caine, minis driving stolen gold around Italy, and a literal cliff-hanger at the end- this was a film that had everything. Monty Python's Flying Circus Surreal, unique and hilarious, Monty Python first came to our screens in 1969, with some faces that we'd seen before in the children's comedy show Do Not Adjust Your Set. Music The music of the 60s took the Rock and Roll of the 50s and revolutionised the airwaves, with some of the best rock, pop and folk songs of all times. The Beatles Beatlemania was one of the defining trends of the 1960s, whether you were part of the screaming crowds or enjoying arguments over who was better, the Beatles or the Stones. The Rolling Stones The Stones were the other big British band of the 60s. Songs like Satisfaction and Paint it Black bring back memories of teenage hopes and heartbreak for many of us. Respect- Aretha Franklin (1967) One of the catchiest songs to sing along to, Respect was a great confidence booster from one of the most amazing voices of the 60s. Like a Rolling Stone- Bob Dylan (1965) Dylan was a poet of the 60s, and this is one of his most memorable songs. It is also one that gets better with age and experience. With a Little Help from My Friends- Joe Cocker (1969) Friendships are the most important thing when you are young, so this song about depending on them was deeply significant for many 1960s teens. The Monkees The Monkees started out as a TV band but actually managed to outsell the Beatles and Stones combined at some points in the decade. Itchycoo Park- Small Faces (1967) A psychedelic song that we loved as kids because of the reference to missing school where they teach the words of fools. Stand by Me- Ben E. King (1961) When this song turned up in the 80s film of the same name, it brought back fond memories of childhood friendship for many of us kids of the 60s. Sunny Afternoon- The Kinks (1966) The Kinks had some great hits in the 60s, but one of the fondest memories for anyone who was enjoying their long summer holidays during this decade must be Sunny Afternoon. The House of the Rising Sun- The Animals (1964) The distinctively 60s sound is enough to take you back to your teenage years, when this was the first four minute song to get to the top of the UK charts. Space Oddity- David Bowie (1969) Released just before the moon landing, this was a song that heralded the changes coming in the next decade. Glam rock was coming. Good Vibrations- The Beach Boys (1966) The Beach Boys made us long for the life of a Californian surfer when we were stuck in school in the grey UK, but Good Vibrations could make even the dullest day seem a little brighter. Puppet on a String- Sandie Shaw (1967) Puppet on a String is one of the chirpiest songs of the 60s, but it also brings back memories of the days when the UK actually managed to win the Eurovision song contest. All Along the Watchtower- Jimi Hendrix (1968) Many of us loves the original by Bob Dylan, but Hendrix's version released just six months later must be one of the greatest songs of all time. My Generation- The Who (1965) The song that expressed how we felt about our 60s generation, and which we know is still ours even when the new generations take it as their own anthem. Sweet Treats The 1960s was a great time to be a kid, particularly when you had pocket money to spend at the sweet shop. It was also a decade that saw many changes to the way we eat, with the first Chinese and Indian takeaways opening and foreign dishes like Spaghetti Bolognese appearing on our plates at home. Penny Sweets Bags of penny sweets like gobstoppers, black jacks and pear drops, were a big part of childhood in the 60s, and you could actually get several sweets for each penny back in the day. Spangles At 3d a pack, Spangles were a bargain as long as you didn't accidentally buy the Old English Flavours that included Aniseed, Liquorice and Treacle instead of the fruity ones. Sherbet Fountain There were two ways to eat a Sherbet Fountain: by biting the end off the liquorice stick and sucking the sherbet up, or by licking the stick and sipping it into the pouch. Fry's Five Centres Five centres was great as long as you liked all the sections or had a sibling who preferred the ones you hated. The 4d chocolate cream bar had orange, coffee, lime, blackcurrant and raspberry fillings. Kia Ora Kia Ora orange squash was the taste of childhood for many of us 60s kids. You used to be able to buy it at the cinema for 6d. Fizz Wiz Fizz Wiz Popping Candy was one of those sweets your parents thought would ruin your teeth, but that didn't stop us tipping whole packets of sherbet onto our tongues. Marathon You can still buy a Snickers today, but those of us who were there in the 60s know that it's really just a Marathon bar with a new name. Lucky Numbers Each of the chewy sweets in the box had its own number on the wrapper, but this wasn't always enough to convince parents they were really educational. Mint Cracknel The bright green centres looked like glass, and crunched like it too, but the chocolate covered bar was delicious and only cost 6d. Skippy The adverts made it look really trendy and sophisticated, but the chocolate and caramel covered wafer was just as tasty for kids in the suburbs. Smith's Crisps Smith's came in greaseproof paper bags with a generous serving of salt twisted up in blue paper, and they were the only crisps we knew until ready salted and flavoured crisps began to be sold in the 60s. Bubble Gum Cards Bubble Gum wasn't just about sweets in the 60s. It used to come with collectible cards that meant you had to keep coming back for more. Spanish Gold Spanish Gold was just coconut strips dusted in cocoa, but it was meant to look like loose tobacco. Block Ice Cream A lot of ice cream vans in the 60s served blocks of ice cream sandwiched between two wafers. They usually cost about 6d, and they were worth it as long as the ice cream didn't escape. 5 Boys Milk Chocolate We had plenty of chocolate bars to choose from in the 1960s, including the newly introduced Galaxy, but 5 Boys is the most memorable. The bar showed the five stages of Fry's chocolate, beginning with Desperation and ending with Realisation.

That`s not the real reason ! How many motorcycles on the road compared to the number of cars, vans and lorries ? Also the tax is lower in comparison - To make most money they have to hit the majority and that is cars, vans and lorries - Also motorists have the AA and RAC to argue at government level but there is an old saying " You can`t Beat the System " The System being the Government and is designed to skrew the public ! Guy Fawkes tried to beat the system - and look what they did to him ! As an aside, when I bought the Accord I have now in 2008 I wanted to go pick the car up myself - on my own - I checked public transport - by train is was impossible - no usable links from my home to the garage, checked the bus service - it would take around 5 hours and 6 buses !!!! I do not live out in the wild - but in Bolton greater Manchester, the garage was in Ashton-under-Lyne - which takes 25 minutes to drive there by car - that`s public transport for you - useless ! BUT when we get the " 15 minute cities " that keeps being muted - what would we want a car OR motorcycle for ? we could all ride round in circles providing there is no ULEZ charge of course ! This is what our children and grand children have to look forward to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How well I remember most of them and the milk float is the kind I use to use 7days week from 4.30am early start but home most days by 10.30am.

There is an irony with all of this movement toward electric vehicles I'll leave this here..... The trolley bus (electric and in use during the early part of the 20th century) The humble milk float (electric and silently delivered out milk - in glass recyclable bottles) Once a common sight on the roads and electric I don't call what we have now progress - it is literally reinventing the wheel !!!

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Hi Alan Some good advice as usual from Trevor, I also have a Mercedes e320 CD Avantgarde and concur with all the comments Trevor has made and exactly the case when on the Motorway change down the Gears and give it a blast through it seems to do the trick and keeps the Injectors clean which is the main problem sometimes with an erratic diesel engine not running smoothly, and a dose of Fortes Injector Cleaner helps as well BAZZER RN 1

Hi folks Had my new MK11 Civic for just over a week and I love her 😍

Please any advice on the following 2019 Honda civic 1.5 sports turbo 40,000 miles - just acquired 1 parcel shelf information - can’t seem to see what I am doing wrong fitting it/ bit missing? 2. sound proofing? 3 general advice and local owners / owners club Northants/ Milton Keynes/ Bedford ? john

Hi Alan Sorry for the very late reply, I have been seriously busy over the last weeks with designing comms systems for Care Homes all over the country. In answer to your question, the Tyres are so far extremely good and have no complaints they have even stood up to a few Pot Hole Bashings so in my personal opinion ,for the price I would recommend them All the best BAZZER RN 1

Proud owner of a 2005 CR-V and I love - as does my wunnerful wife 🙂 On my 3rd day of ownership a cyclist <ptooh> going through a red light smahed my RH light and moved the bonnet half an inch - and then limped away very rapidly (!!!) away carrying his bike. Still haven't worked out how to getthe courtesy lights to come on when I open the doors, but I'm sure that it will happen with time. I still haven't found out where to get a satnav disc for a vehicle this old, but I'm sure that that's what the forums are for, so see you there. best regards, Barrie - BJthe1DJ ps. In case you ask, in these woke days I can no longer call myslef BJtheDJ <sigh>

good to hear its where it should be now ...thanks for letting us know

Turned out to be the ignition switch - One from a 98 civic fitted with minor modification.

Hi all, New user here. Thought I'd say hi. I'm Chas. Huge car lover! Obviously Honda's are my favourite. I restore and tinker in my spare time. Projects seem to be getting bigger and bigger 🤦😂. Last year a CL9 and EJ9 rehomed with loving families. We've just said goodbye to our FN2 type R to fund our ongoing EJ2 project. Hope to share some pictures soon. 😋

my ZRV sport is due to be here in May

Hi all, its not only the current government ! it is government of all flavours ! Its all to do with " net zero " My car tax has just increased (February) and my car insurance has also increased disproportionately !! The only persons getting new Electric cars are mainly companies and only because of the company tax incentives - The " System " has decided we are going " Carbon Neutral " AND we are going to have to pay for it !!!! China, India and the rest of the world can carry on as usual - but not UK - Oh no we have got to lead the world in this ridiculous race !! What a bunch of numpties. OOooooPs the fun police will be after me 😒

Contact Honda and check ! The AA can carry out a replacement at your work or home if you request it - job takes around 20 mins. Hope that helps.

I have the same problem and the aftermarket part is not working for me either 😞 I'll order a knock sensor from Honda then!!

Welcome to the Honda Club

Bloody hell jimbojim you were about before the battle of Hastings in 1066 then, did you ever meet Arthur or William 😂😀

Without being political and going off on a rant - we don't want to ban anybody on here (yet!) 🙂 I tend to steer clear of anything to do with politics and especially the news as its so depressing and not a lot that any of us can do about the outcome. Added to that, put bias, sensationalism and inaccurate news reporting into the mix and its understandable we're in the position as we are in this country. Returning to discussion on cars and the future of driving.....personally I now hate driving and would give it up in a heartbeat as its not enjoyable anymore....used to be that you could take the car out and enjoy a nice drive without the inconvenience of road works, restrictions of every kind and also the costs involved. The car sits on the drive for a week at a time if not longer. However, I do have a couple of motorbikes to get my kicks on the road and have to say that even though it is somewhat more expensive, it is however much more fun! It genuinely gives you that sense of freedom that you used to get from driving a car On a footnote, it has always been the motorist that is the easy target to penalise for everything in the UK it is slightly more difficult to target the motorcyclist as there are such groups as Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) that will argue everything at government level and protect our rights whereas motorists don't have such a strong voice in the houses of parliament...food for thought!

I replaced the bulb and all good now. Thank you Trevor 👍 😊

I always park my cars in gear (2nd usually - as if started in gear will mostly just stall) but also always start with my foot on the clutch pedal. Reason being, handbrakes do fail and to stop the car from rolling away. Many years ago, Citroen very cleverly used the handbrake on the front brakes in the Xantia. Which was fine until the brakes cooled down (obviously getting hotter on the front) and then the tolerances changed when cold and the car rolled away....rediculous idea and not thought about at design stage. I still hear about cars with electric handbrake rolling away albeit slower than complete failure as there is some drag on the rear discs.

Thanks for the reply Trevor, I think this is the path I will take. I really don’t want to have to reject the car as in every other respect I love it and don’t really want all the hassle of cancelling RFL, insurance, breakdown cover etc. I will have another conversation with the dealer about replacing the clutch and DMF and see where it gets me.

Hi all New to the forum and wondered how people have fared with the hybrid CRV. After a lot of narrowing down, it's between a 2019 hybrid CRV (58k) for £20,300 and a Skoda Karoq 1.5 petrol for £18000, both from main dealers. I'd be particularly interested to know: 1) how reliable have people found the hybrid CRV? 2) how comfortable have they found the seats? 3) how have people found Honda dealers (I've heard expensive) and whether people are happy taking their hybrids to trusted local mechanics instead. We do mainly short trips, so a car that does better mpg in city driving would suit us very well. We love the space and I love the hybrid technology. It seems to drive really well. After two test drives, I'm still not quite sure whether the seats are supportive enough (I'm 6 ft 2, 13 and 1/2 stone, and prone to lower back ache), and I'm surprised it doesn't come with roof bars as standard. Grateful for any/all advice. We are hoping to make a decision this weekend.

Perhaps take it to a local garage for diagnostic.

I've just had exactly the same problem, rear drivers side footwell like a paddling pool. After lifting the lower section of door seal and removing the plastic trim two white plastic elbows are visible and two of those four joints were leaking. I stripped some copper cable 1mm or 1.5mm will do, take a piece about 5cm long turn around joint and twist up, ( like a hose clip ) snip off excess, don't twist too tight or wire will snap, I done all four while I was there works a treat, when refitting make sure sharp ends are not in contact with wiring loom, bend them over or tape up.

Hi, I bought an up-date disc for about £24 it worked for about a month then failed - I have cleaned the laser " eye " and returned to using my original Honda disc, it now works fine again but sometimes I get the " read error " but it clears on its own. Best of luck

Superb car, so lovely to see one you don't often see around anymore Is it the four wheel steer version? Did you find the issue with it not idling and cutting out?

1994 Honda Accord SR. Only 12 produced with racing engine 2.3 litre engine. New MOT. Well looked after no rust. 67,000 miles. One owner from new. My Dads pride and joy and sadly he is too old to drive now. It is a saloon but has a sporty look, with large alloy wheels and a spoiler on boot. Original sliding sun roof, and spare plus tool kit. Boot is large. Wine red colour. Manual petrol with cruise control. Full leather upholstery. Offers c. £2,700. EN8 post code. Contact 07941654165 All photos available by WhatsApp or email.

So sorry to hear the sad news Charles, On behalf of us all please accept our condolences on your sad loss I do hope you get a response to your request on here.

Hello Tom, been a member since mid July, find it very interesting and useful. I've got a CRV 18 years old and a great motor

What's your view on injection clears you put in the fuel tank, any good??

Hi Gemas I have found the place where I bought my updated Sat Nav CD for my Honda its Satnavishop.co.uk Google this put in Honda Sat Nav Disc and it will open the website where you can put in your vehicle details and what you require The Discs are £ 24.99 , or you can give them a call on the number on their website.. The one I bought for my Honda CRV worked as soon as I installed it. Hope this Helps BAZZER RN 1

I would imagine you can buy Honda Rear Cargo Mats on Ebay or perhaps ask in the section on this forum and you might find someone who a set of mats to sell, its always worth a chance. BAZZER RN 1

Bangers & Cash Second Comment is probably right BAZZER RN 1

Thanks Trevor, rather weirdly it has now "settled down" and without doing anything it all seems back to normal???? Its almost like it needed time to bed in and get voltages back to normal etc but it all works as it should after a couple of days

Sign of the times Alan , Good job we Honda Drivers don't do this 😇😇😄 Watch out for the School Run Tomorrow☹️ BAZZER RN 1

Recently bought this 2004 Honda Inspire 3.0 V6 . As far as I know its the only one in Ireland. 51k miles on the clocks

Perhaps the motor has gone?

Hi John Welcome to the Honda Club. As the others have suggested there are several options to get the parts you need and if can add, go on to Google Website put in your query and I am pretty sure it will come up with something and then its a matter of finding a company which can supply the parts you need. its not too difficult to use Google for this John so best of luck and hope you find the parts you require. BAZZER RN 1

Min is a 2016 1.6d ex manual. Mine seems to average out at 47-48mpg with most of than on M roads. With the stupid 20mph in my local area it plummets to about 35mpg.

Head gasket gone mate. Get it skimmed before you cook the engine. 👍🏽

For sale. 1999 Honda Legend 3.5L V6. Gold colour. Approx 77,000 miles. MOT MAY 2024. New YUASA battery. Lovely and smooth to drive, in great overall condition for its age. After market 5 spoke Alloys. 4 keys total including original red and grey keys. Black leather interior. 6 CD changer. Heated and electric front seats etc . . . £2250.00 ono Telford 07920803491

You sure it is not the wiring coming through from the roof to the tailgate that is broken Pull back the rubber boot that is surrounding the wiring and check the wires

Hi, try a "disc cleaner" inserted into unit, its possible the laser reader is dirty - run it a few times then put nav disc back in and try again AND/OR 1/ run the engine and don`t turn off ! 2/ insert nav disc 3/ press MENU + ZOOM (down arrow) together and hold for a few seconds till you get "disc error" on diplay 4/ on screen display select SYSTEM LINK 5/ select NEXT (opens CAR STATUS page) 6/ press NEXT (opens YAW RATE page) 7/ press NEXT (opens DIAGNOSIS MENU page) 8/ select UNIT CHECK 9/ select FORCE DOWNLOAD 10/ screen goes blank 11/ message appears - Please Wait. Now downloading software, then "please do not switch off engine" 12/ the progress bar will appear ( Green Bar) 13/ after a while the Honda Main Navigation Screen should re-appear 14/ message appears - The System Provides Route Information .... etc 15/ press OK 16/ on completion your download will operate and map, you may have to drive your car around for a short while, this allows the unit to "pick up" signal. That`s it - if this does not work, the laser unit (eye) could be faulty ! This worked on my car and occasionally I have to re-run the above (I think condensation can cause this also) I know it sounds a little long winded but like I said, it worked on my car - I also bought a version 2011 update disc, that is the latest disc that Honda made. Hope this helps, let me know how you go on.

The drain holes are in the corner of the windscreen. They take water from the edges of the screen and drain them through channels between the inner wing and the bulkhead . So no fumes from the engine. These collect crud over the years and become blocked . An airline from a compressor or get some 1mm garden wire from a DIY Shop and gently work it down the drain holes. Jazz owner for 9 years , and I have had to do this to mine a couple of times.

Could possibly be the Fuel Shut-Off Inertia switch (not sure where it is located though) as this would trigger if there is an accident and cut off the fuel