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I got my new carrier plan and sim-chip plus a new cable from the dealer. Everything worked immediately as soon as I plugged in the phone with the new cable to the USB port behind the center console. I tried again with the apple supplied lightning to USB cable and it still didn't work. The new...

There is a reason that Honda didn't put a camera on the left side mirror. When changing lanes to the left, you should be looking left to check your blind spot, not right towards the infotainment screen. When changing lanes to the right, you look right at the infotainment screen and right out...

Thanks. I guess that I didn't do anything wrong. I will have to go ahead with all of the other suggestions including deleting "my car" and rebooting. I don't currently have cell coverage, and although I know most of the CarPlay Apps won't work without it, I don't see how that would affect the...

So, I decided to go with an Apple IPhone 13 mini to hook up to my infotainment through CarPlay on my Civic. I read the installation procedure in the manual. It basically says to plug in the cable supplied by Apple for my IPhone into the phone and the USB jack on the left hand side behind the...

The Pixel 5a was my first favorite. Until I found out that Pixel 5A is not offered in Canada.

I did more research and apparently, all IPhone12s suffer from overheating. It is a hardware design issue that you can't completely avoid, although there are "work-arounds". Overheating issues for IPhone 12. Apple has announced their new Canadian pricing for IPhone 12 and 13. The IPhone 12s are...

I am curious what is causing the overheating of your IPhone 12 mini. I could change my mind on getting one. Could it be because you have multiple high load apps (like Youtube) running at the same time as Uber ? Does your phone have a case (maybe, the case is holding in the heat) ? Do you have...

I don't think that tiny IPhone 12 mini battery is going to last you very long with that load. When it wears out, I believe that it would be worth it to get a new battery installed if the phone isn't too old. The IPhone 12 mini was what I was looking at. It is over $1,000 in Canada though, so I...

I have done at lot of online research since posting the OP. It seems to be almost universal that Carplay is more reliable than Android Auto. Of course, many Android users claim that they have no problems. Others have to keep changing cables and still have problems. And many Android phone users...

I have never had a smartphone before and I am overwhelmed by all of the options. The phone, plan, network all determine performance and cost. I have done some research and have probably decided to go the Android Auto route. I have some questions : - Which is more reliable. Carpay or Android...

Actually, according to Scotty Kilmer, the compressors are designed to leak a small amount. It enables the refrigerant (which has oil in it) to lubricate the seals and prevents seal failure. So, every 5 to 25 years (depending on how much they leak) you need to recharge the a/c system even if no...

Trade it in before the AC messes up again. Honda's are not what they used to be. Toyota has the best reliability and they are better at fixing their problems.

Battery replacement, oil changes, tire changes and other easy stuff will generally be done by apprentices. If you are unlucky and get an inexperienced tech, mistakes may be made. The supervisor should be keeping an eye on these guys but don't always have the time. Don't expect perfection from...

You can verify if the aircon is working by using a thermometer. Some autoparts stores (ie NAPA) have specialty thermometers that fit into the vents in your car. They are about $10.00 to $25.00. Place one into the driver side upper dash vents and set the aircon to full blast ("Lo" temperature...

You got the last year of the 10th gen. Hopefully, all the bugs are worked out. It should be more reliable than the first year of the new generation. If you have the CVT, go easy on the gas pedal and do the scheduled maintenance and it should last you a long time.

The 11th gen had a real opportunity to set a new standard in the class. They blew it. - The electronic upgrades just played catch up with the competitors. - The 11th gen is longer, wider and the roof slopes less, yet there is no more interior space and the trunk is smaller. - It is a bit uglier...

There is a Honda Tech here in CivicX.com that says that all three main components (condensor, compressor, evaporator) are faulty and will not last long. The condensor is the worst, but the compressor and evaporator will not last 10+ years like they used to in previous generation Civics. Once...

The longer you wait, the tougher it will be to collect. He made the mistake. Let him pay for it. Go through insurance.

I don't know how, but I am pretty sure that there is a way to see if your car's vin is on the list that has the extended warranty on the condensor. And you might check with the dealership if the condensor or any other a/c components have already been replaced. The a/c system on these cars are...

These are the typical symptoms of a refrigerant leak. The condensor is the most likely culprit. If it hasn't been replaced already, Honda may do it for free on their extended warranty. If not, you will probably need some leak dye added to locate the source of the leak. Compressors and...