I'm hoping UK HCHs are built in the UK at Swindon and they only import the drive train. I've heard some disturbing stories that suggest US car owners tolerate more than we do. Whoever builds it is going to have to build it to UK standards and that means if it starts rattling within the first three years I'll expect it to be fixed under warranty.

So far Civics have an excellent track record (usually at the top of the JD Power Survey) so presumably Honda won't want that record sullied especially as we are paying a premium for the vehicle.