New Mk4 owner very soon..but now worried!

[Jazzfreak]

Hello all,
Sorry if I appear dumb and be gentle as this is my 1st post (not he last post 

I have just negotiated the part exchange of my Mk3 Jazz for a Mk4 (registered March 2023).
I have been reading this forum for some time but now joined because of what I’ve been reading.

I am not a very technical person and am of a certain age as with a lot of Jazz owners
It’s the brake failure bit that I am really worried about. All reviews of the Mk4 seem brilliant and I’ve never had a hybrid before so am nervous about this also..electric handbrake!! Etc

Anyway,should I be petrified?? Haha maybe not..

And a silly question finally. I am buying my 20 month old low mileage Jazz from a main dealer BUT not a Honda dealership. How do I register as a new owner for the 3 year warranty(remains of it)? Maybe I don’t need to?
And how do I extend this warranty now I’ve been frightened enough to think about this?

I will be getting my new Jazz in 3 days time.
Thanks for any advice and input.

[Westy36]

Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your new car. 

From what I understand the brake simulator affects only early mk4 cars, so you'll be fine. Honda seem to be getting closer to a recall at long last. Search through the mk4 section to learn loads of useful stuff. https://clubjazz.org/forum/index.php?board=162.0

[Cobb2]

Jazzfreak, you can either check with any Honda dealership or perhaps phone Honda UK Customer Service and they can check records of your car to confirm its warranty - if you are lucky it may even be registered for a 5 year warranty. If its only got the 3 year warranty and if it gets you piece of mind you can of course extend the warranty by 2-3 years with Honda.  Its best to get the services done by Honda to make any problems easier to deal with but it does certainly seem so far that the brake simulator problem is mainly with earlier cars but I guess nobody can be completely sure. Hope you enjoy driving your Honda Jazz they are overall very good cars. You should find the MK4 Honda to be much smoother, better at acceleration and a more economical car than the Mk3 and once you have started using the electric handbrake and especially Brake Hold I dont think you will miss your old manual hand brake.

[Jazzfreak]

Thanks Westy36.

I have only ever had manual cars before and want to stick with a Jazz so an auto for me is like learning again .
I suppose my anxiety comes from the fact it’s auto and got a ‘bizarre’ electric handbrake.
I mean,when do I use the handbrake? On a hill ( where I live is a hill with traffic lights).. I assume I can just keep it in ‘drive’ and use the footbrake and then just move my foot to the accelerator to gently drive up the hill (I am assuming it will not roll back ..but not 100% sure if I’m honest).

In my manual it’s normal for me to use the handbrake and it just seems abnormal to have this small button..yes,I’m an old git ….i would be happy to hear other people’s experiences..and what a great forum!

Happy to be here

[Jazzfreak]

Thanks very much Cobb2.

I was typing the same time as you!

I am looking forward to new car but really sad to part-ex my Mk 3. It’s 5 years old and the fact of the matter is I want a Jazz but it has to be auto! Boo! And Boo! again

Is there a reason they have to be auto btw? Forgive my silly questions folks

[Tombola]

Thanks Westy36.

I have only ever had manual cars before and want to stick with a Jazz so an auto for me is like learning again .
I suppose my anxiety comes from the fact it’s auto and got a ‘bizarre’ electric handbrake.
I mean,when do I use the handbrake? On a hill ( where I live is a hill with traffic lights).. I assume I can just keep it in ‘drive’ and use the footbrake and then just move my foot to the accelerator to gently drive up the hill (I am assuming it will not roll back ..but not 100% sure if I’m honest).

In my manual it’s normal for me to use the handbrake and it just seems abnormal to have this small button..yes,I’m an old git ….i would be happy to hear other people’s experiences..and what a great forum!

Happy to be here

No need for handbrake on a hill, it has hill hold brake assist (nothing to do with the "Brake Hold" Function) release the brake pedal and the car won't roll back giving you time to apply the accelerator

[Tombola]

I want a Jazz but it has to be auto! Boo! And Boo! again

Is there a reason they have to be auto btw? Forgive my silly questions folks

It's a full hybrid, it doesn't have a gearbox so has to be auto 

[Jazzfreak]

I guess nothing to worry me about accidentally knocking the handbrake button?
I am guessing nothing will happen whilst driving? Yes,a stupid question/scenario I know but…I just love a hefty pull up handbrake.

Cal me old fashioned…. :'(

[Jazzfreak]

Btw.. it seems a lovely car.. just over 18 mths old and very low mileage….the fact I couldn’t find space for the spare wheel was almost a deal breaker..but I’m gonna stick it on the floor in the rear by lifting the ‘magic’ seat

[Trypsin]

It’s 5 years old and the fact of the matter is I want a Jazz but it has to be auto! Boo! And Boo! again

I was equally worried about shifting from gears to auto. It took me a day or two to remember that it will never stall, then the driving is much better and more fun. A couple of days ago, I was in a tailback moving slowly for a couple of miles. Auto was so relaxing and easy. Enjoy.

[Jazzfreak]

Thanks so much to all that have taken time to reply. Very much appreciated.

Just need reassurance I guess

[Jazzfreak]

Someone said that it’s auto so doesn’t have a gearbox. Understood . But why can’t it have a gearbox just out of pure interest… is it do do with space?
Just curious,as I said I am not technical..I can put petrol in and change wiper blades and that’s it!

[Tombola]

Someone said that it’s auto so doesn’t have a gearbox. Understood . But why can’t it have a gearbox just out of pure interest… is it do do with space?
Just curious,as I said I am not technical..I can put petrol in and change wiper blades and that’s it!

If you're interested read this  https://www.honda.co.uk/cars/world-of-honda/present/hybrid/performance.html

[Jazzfreak]

Someone said that it’s auto so doesn’t have a gearbox. Understood . But why can’t it have a gearbox just out of pure interest… is it do do with space?
Just curious,as I said I am not technical..I can put petrol in and change wiper blades and that’s it!

If you're interested read this  https://www.honda.co.uk/cars/world-of-honda/present/hybrid/performance.html

Interesting! I see that some of the hybrid components are guaranteed for 5 years (not connected to the warranty it seems as that is 3 years)

[JJazz]

As well as 3 year warranty you will have 3 years breakdown cover.