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Honda CR-V.
What to Check Before Buying.
The Honda CR-V is a mid-size SUV known for strong reliability and practicality, popular with families and those needing boot space without going full-size. Petrol and hybrid versions dominate the used market, with the later generations offering impressive fuel economy. While generally dependable, buyers should check for rear suspension wear on higher-mileage examples and verify the service history, especially if the hybrid system is involved.
⚠ Known issue
Third and fourth generation CR-Vs can suffer from premature rear damper and suspension component wear, particularly on cars that have covered motorway miles or carried heavy loads regularly - get the full picture before you buy.
⚠ Common MOT failure
Rear suspension component wear and deterioration
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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