Alan gsd

Hi Paul, the more I look into the 4 wheel drive the more confused I get, we need Trevor or BAZZER RN words of wisdom to clear up if the 2005 CRV are all 4 wheel drive and if there is anyway of knowing when it kicks in.

Had the same kind of problem with my 2005 CRV went round a put a spray of WD40 round each door window button and it's been ok since.

Hello Paul, welcome to the club. Below is part of a report by 'What Car' I have a CRV same year as yours and find it a great car but I don't take it off road. I did know a guy who owned a Ranger Rover who got who got stuck all the time, turned out he had the wrong tryes for off road work. What's the used Honda CR-V estate like? The CR-V is more a pumped-up estate than out-and-out off-roader. In fact, 4WD only kicks in when it's needed, so for the bulk of the time, you're driving a front-wheel-drive car. In other words, and as Honda will admit, this is basically a road car with some (very limited) off-road ability. That means, with no awkward compromises to strike between its on- and off-road abilities, the car can concentrate on one thing - and so it does, to tremendous effect.

I checked Green Flag out who I found out are Motoring Assit offered me a good range of services for my car and the wife's for £16 month.. Job done!! Phoned RAC to cancel been with them 22 years bear in mind my renewal went from £29.50 to £46.99 and after a phone call last week went down to £31.00 they start talking about going down lower if I stay, I stopped the guy and said I knew he was doing his job but not to insult me with offers when the powers that be at the RAC would have been happy to screw me for £46.99. Asked him to get one of the 'top people' to call me so I could tell them my thoughts. There's no reward in being loyal these days and if you are they play on the idea that you won't leave. Alan

Had a offer of 4 tyres for my 2005 CRV 215 - 65 -16H - Avon incl balance etc - total £329.00 is that a good price and make of tyre??

Had my renewal update from the RAC today, was £29.50 a month now going up to £46.99. !! So a phone call when I can find the right contact number- 'How can we help you today'? Easy cancel my membership your taking the P with that sort of increase I'll go with Green Flag. 'Lets see if I can help you' .....pause.... 'How about if we can renew your membership with all the current benefits for £31.00'?...... So I said yes but it seems we are being screwed left, right and centre if we don't fight back. Alan

Advice please - Tyres for a 2005 CRV the front are 215 - 65-16 T the back 215-65-16 H. The tyre presure label on the door pillar just shows 215-65-16 T some trye outlets mention a diifences rating front and back and some don't !! I understand it's about speed, but I not likely to go over 70 in the old girl, so what do I buy the same all round or T front- and H back. Alan

If you don't get a offer then MMG Dog Guards sometimes have 2nd hand guards for sale or will even make one for your car. Alan

Thanks Chas, I'll take a look at the kit Alan

Thanks BAZZER RN 1, good to hear about the tyres that's my next thing to get, mne are ok but I hate them all being diffrent makes. Being that busy keeps you out of the pub

Got the old girl back with her new clutch -Labour, Clutcn Kit, Dual Mass Flywheel, Gear Oil, and Bolts incl Vat £1,113,23 take it back in 2 weeks for a check that all is as it should be (or before if a problem). Feels like a new car. Alan

Thanks Trevor, I'll give that a go, now then SR or Colegate!!!!! 😀

I'm not an expert or even near being one, but I would say it's very uncommon, my 2005 CRV is my first honda and it's so well finished and everything fits like a glove. Sounds and looks like a hard 48K miles. Alan

Read the article at the bottom of this page about Headlight cleaning has anyone used these kind of products and found they worked or has a homemade product that made a diffence. Alan

Thanks again Trevor for this information. Booked in for next Tues/Weds Alan

Thanks Trevor, the dual mass flywheel is in the price. First time I've ever had a clutch need replacing on any car I've had. This little CRV has a tow bar on the back don't know hpw much work she did but is it true towing does wear a clutch out quicker??

Seems my 2005 CRV desel 2.2 CRV is after 136.000 mikes in need of a new clutch been given a priice of £1100 fitted does this seem a fair price? Its booked in for next week at the local garage I use. Alan

Hi BRAZZER RN, how are those new tyres doing are you pleased with the ride etc. Alan