Thats not correct ...
Sorry, which bit, exactly ?
My info came from here:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/consumer-rights-refunds-exchangeScroll down that page and you find this:
"When returning items, beware shops trying the oldest trick in the book: saying they're not responsible for the shoddy goods and you must call the manufacturer. This is total nonsense!
If a company fobs you off by saying “go to the maker instead”, it's wrong. It's the retailer's job to sort it.
It doesn't matter if it's an iPod from a high street shop or a designer frock from a department store. If something's broken, torn, ripped or faulty, the seller has a legal duty to put it right as your contract is with it."
If you have bought something that is faulty, your complaint is against the merchant. They may, of course, take it up with the manufacturer, but that's their problem not yours.
Incidentally, my experience is that if you try to go directly to Honda UK they simply say "Talk to the dealer".