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The Honda Accord is a model that has been in production for decades, but at the same time you may wonder whether Honda would not have been better off making different models of it. Indeed, the current generation is miles away from the original Accord and is no longer even close to being in the same market segment. The Honda Accord has become a resounding success number and is also a particularly popular model in Europe and the United States. If you have an Accord whose windscreen needs to be replaced, you have come to the right place. Before we tell you how cheap our Honda Accord windscreens are, let's take a brief look at the long history of this model.
The Honda Accord was developed at a time when Honda had actually just switched from motorbikes to making cars and wanted to provide the successful Honda Civic with a bigger brother. The idea was to market a powerful V6 to compete with the Ford Mustang, but this idea was soon dismissed. Indeed, Honda preferred to make a model that was cheap to produce and that could borrow a lot from the Honda Civic, in order to enable the lowest possible entry-level price. Therefore, the Civic was taken as a base and a larger model was made from it. This resulted in the Honda CVCC, a concept car that was worked on for a long time. The aim was to make the engine as quiet as possible at higher speeds, improve the suspension and handling, and add power steering to suit the lightweight model.
When Honda chose the name “Accord”, it was immediately apparent that the carmaker had already put itself in the spotlight with the renowned car manufacturers. Indeed, it didn't take long for Opel to file a lawsuit against Honda because the name was too similar to that of the Opel Rekord, a lawsuit the Germans would of course lose.
When the Honda Accord entered the market in 1976, it was clear that it borrowed a lot from the Honda Civic. However, what was also very noticeable was that the Accord looked a lot like the Volkswagen Scirocco. There can be no question of copying, by the way, as the Accord's final design was ready months before that of the Scirocco.
The first Honda Accord was to be a three-door hatchback with an overall weight of about 900 kilograms. This model used the platform of the Civic, which did have to be extended for this because the Accord was a larger model. The Accord immediately became a Japanese success number, mainly thanks to its modest dimensions and low consumption (remember, these were the years of oil crises). The fact that an LX version also came immediately with a digital clock, air conditioning and power steering contributed greatly to the model's initial success.
The Accord would also ship directly to America and caught on there too, something the Japanese had hoped for while designing.
This was also the reason why Honda decided to build the Accord in America too when the second generation was introduced in 1981. This would be one of Honda's best decisions ever, as the Accord would remain the best-selling Japanese car in the United States for 15 years in a row, without any real competition.
Incidentally, the second generation mainly brought a more modern interior and exterior, but otherwise remained pretty much the same as its predecessor on a technical level, with one huge exception. Namely, the model got the optional Electro Gyrocator, the first built-in navigation system worldwide.
During the second generation, it also became clear that Honda paid close attention and looked at other car manufacturers, but wanted to test new features mainly on the Japanese market first. For instance, Japanese models were equipped with the ability to adjust the suspension while driving (something we already knew from Citroën). Incidentally, the second generation also received a facelift in 1983, with a number of modifications to the exterior in particular.
The third generation would become legendary for its unique design, with the hidden headlights in particular attracting attention. It was also the generation with which Honda would align the design of the Honda Accord with that of the Honda Prelude, Honda CR-X and the Honda Integra, which had just entered the market.
The third generation was also the time where the model was provided with a huge engine range, but where the actual range depended on the market. Honda would also choose to significantly increase the number of equipment levels. From the third generation, you could choose anything from particularly spartan to particularly luxurious, as well as a variety of options to customise the model, such as heated mirrors, a sunroof, climate control and a digital instrument panel.
When the fourth generation entered the market in 1990, two things became clear. Firstly, it became clear that Honda had many more ideas for the model and that the curtain was far from falling on the Accord. At the same time, it appeared that Honda had no intention of making it a logical production line. In fact, the new generation was much longer, had a completely new design and the 3-door, the model's origin, was completely withdrawn from production.
The fourth generation is also referred to as the technological leap forward, as a lot would change on the engine front and more modern, more powerful engines were chosen, mainly to compete with other car manufacturers. This was probably also the reason for the estate version launched in 1991 (often called Aerodeck in Europe), which made it completely clear that “Accord” was no longer a model, but more of an umbrella term.
The jump to the fifth generation was not as rigorous, but at least as important. Indeed, from 1993 Honda decided to make two completely different versions of the Accord: one for the European market and one for the North American and Japanese markets. The European variant was made jointly with Britain's Rover Group (which developed the Rover 600 from this).
The sixth generation that came in 1998 offered little new, but is the point at which the two different versions would become three. From this point on, Honda made separate models for the Japanese, European and North American markets.
This would be updated again in 2002. The new generation made the Accord more modern, but was mainly the moment when the number of versions would go back to two. One for both the Japanese and European markets, and one for the US market.
When you look at the Honda Accord models that were put into dealerships in 2007, you can immediately see that this really is a new generation. The Accord became much fresher, more modern and got a higher, characterising rear end. This generation was immediately marketed as a sedan and an estate version, and this generation would even be marketed in China (with the name Honda Spirior, which would take on a life of its own within the production).
For European models, the 2.0 and 2.4 i-VTEC petrol engines were retained and a new 2.2 i-DTEC diesel was added, which would make this a faster, sportier model. Nevertheless, sales in the European market were halted in 2015. Incidentally, this would be the end of the Accord in the European market entirely. Sales figures were low, medium-sized sedans were no longer in demand and competition with German carmakers was no longer rewarding for Honda, which then decided to make only SUV and crossover models for the European market.
However, the Honda Accord remained in production as usual and continued to sell well worldwide.
In 2012, the ninth generation of the Honda Accord entered the market, with Sjoji Matsui, formerly Honda Accord engineer, now becoming the project manager and the model immediately launched as a sedan and coupé. A year later, the Honda Accord hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) also came out for the Japanese market. In 2014, Honda began exporting the Accord to China, the Middle East and other countries worldwide.
In 2017, the tenth generation was released, to be sold as the 2018 model year. This time, only a four-door sedan entered the market, as sales of the coupé were so poor that Honda decided to take it out of production completely. This generation would be particularly popular because of its powerful engines, including the optional 2.0-litre VTEC turbo four-cylinder, which was based on the engine in the Honda Civic Type R.
In 2018, the Honda Accord Hybrid came out for the new generation, still with a 1.3 kWh battery but with a smaller size, so that it no longer had to be stored in the boot, but could be tucked away under the rear seat, freeing up more practical space. To reduce consumption, Honda went to work with aluminium and reinforced steel to create a stronger chassis while saving 19 kilos of weight.
The tenth generation received a facelift in 2020 (2021 model year) with a modified grille, standard integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (all trims) and numerous smaller tweaks for specific trim levels. As the Honda Legend was withdrawn from production at the same time, the Honda Accord was again the largest Honda in production at that time, something that was last the case in 1985.
In 2022, the 11th generation of the Honda Accord was shown to the public, which would go on sale a year later. This generation would not only be longer, but would also look much more modern and sporty. Incidentally, the larger dimensions were necessary to accommodate the new hybrid powertrain. The latest generation was fitted with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a modified VTEC engine, which should mainly ensure that the Accord was quieter and stronger.
The Honda Accord is one of the most awarded cars ever, with a focus on reliability, value retention and driving pleasure. Important awards that have not gone unnoticed:
These awards highlight the Accord as the world's best-selling midsize sedan, with a strong reputation for durability.
The success of the Honda Accord is hard to fathom. Back in 2020, the counter stood at more than 18 million units sold, but it is worth noting that the market in the United States drives these figures tremendously. Indeed, at the time of writing, more than 13 million units have been sold there, making it a major shareholder in the sales figures.
While searching for fun commercials for the Accord to take you back to when you might have gone to the dealer for a Honda Accord yourself, we came across this gem. A 2-minute commercial after which you will wonder if this was made by a lover of dominoes or if the marketing team's inspiration had completely dried up and loose car parts seemed a logical choice to make a commercial with.
Windscreen damage is always annoying, as you are constantly looking through the windscreen while driving and then a chip or crack can be quite annoying. However, it is not the case that the windscreen has to be repaired or replaced for every kind of damage. In fact, in most cases, you can choose to simply continue driving with damaged windscreens. In which cases does the windscreen have to be replaced?
This is the case with windscreen damage in the driver's field of vision, but only when this is a chip with a diameter of at least 20 millimetres or a branched crack. Your car will also no longer pass the MOT with this windscreen damage, as the damage is too dangerous to ensure safe driving.
You already have a new Honda Accord windscreen for €349, but take note. This model has been in production for about 50 years and with the eleven different generations (at the time of writing), there are many different windscreens for this model, which has been modified quite a bit over the years. Therefore, please check the year of manufacture of your car before looking at our new windscreens, window rubbers and clips. You can contact us at any time so that we can check with you and recommend the right products for your car.
The windscreens for all versions and generations that you will find with us are significantly cheaper than the automotive glass that the Honda dealer has in front of you, while the quality is identical. The price difference is only in the presence of a brand logo in the original windscreens, which provides an exclusive character that is included in the price. So if you want new automotive glass with the best value for money, choose our replacement windscreens for the Honda Accord.
If you are handy and technically inclined, you can do a lot yourself on the car to save on costs. This does not apply to replacing windscreens. This is work for the experts, as even a small mistake can cause damage to the new windscreen or the car, or even lead to a visit to the doctor's surgery. That is why we cooperate with professional fitting partners who replace car windows on location throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. You arrange this easily while ordering your new windscreen, without leaving the order page.
Are you able to replace the windscreen of your Honda Accord yourself or do you know someone who can do this for you? Then you can of course also come to us for a new windscreen excluding fitting. You can even choose to collect your new windscreen from us (possible by appointment only).
Do you have a Honda Accord whose windscreen needs to be replaced or do you have a used car in mind that you would like to have a new windscreen fitted? Then you can find cheap new windscreens with us without compromising on quality. If you cannot find the right windscreen or fitting materials (such as rubbers or clips), please do not hesitate to contact us. Our specialists are here to make things as easy as possible for you and will be happy to help you personally.
