Honda Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage Case Heads To Small Claims Court - Green Car Reports
When you buy a new car, you’ll probably use manufacturers’ own gas mileage estimates alongside the official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy database to help you choose which car will be best for you. But that hasn’t stopped former lawyer Heather Peters from filing against Honda in the small claims court for what she claims is a 20 mpg discrepancy between Honda’s official mileage estimates and what her car really gets. Originally, the EPA rated the 2003-2008 Honda Civic Hybrid with a gas mileage of 50 mpg combined. As a consequence, it re-rated the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid to just 42 mpg combined. Other Honda Civic owners are similarly frustrated with their poorly-performing cars, but most have joined together to form a class-action lawsuit which will be heard against the Japanese automaker later this year. While the class-action lawsuit is the easiest option for owners with no legal experience, a previous court case involving Honda Civic Hybrid gas mileage resulted in low settlement figures : only $200 cash, and a $500 rebate or $1,000 discount on a... “I wrote to Honda and said I would take $7,500. It is going up to $10,000 in 2012. ” She finished her various letters and emails by telling Honda “If you don’t respond, I will file a suit in a small. Source: www.greencarreports.com
