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Googling “Honda ACCC” because the plot thickens? In 2021 the Federal Court ordered Honda Australia to pay about AUD 6 million in penalties after finding it made misleading representations to some customers about dealerships “closing” and their servicing options.

The fuss came from 2020 communications during a dealer network shake‑up; some owners were told their usual options had vanished when they hadn’t. Translation: stick to the facts when nudging people to change bookings.

If you’re thinking recalls, the Takata airbag saga was an industry-wide effort under ACCC oversight, not a Honda-only penalty. Net result: messy emails, stern regulator, expensive lesson.