June 2024
We have a top of a range Volvo XC40, its Plug in Hybrid and absolutely loaded with extras (built for a dealer demonstrator and bought by us in 2021). Beginning to think what we might replace it with when the PCP ends. We are paying eye watering monthly payment albeit for a fabulous car, but job changes since 2021 and approaching retirement lead me to ask ... (before handing over a large balloon payment to Volvo for a 4 year old car), what else is out there that we could get for less money.
Having been spoilt rotten with all the features this car has, there are a few we would NOT want to do without, some I would not even consider very high end, yet don't seem to appear as often as you would think, others are high end.
So what other cars have these features (the ones we would not want to lose)... Read more
With a recent ATS survey in mind. I was never asked.
Nothing wrong with smart motorways. It's the drivers who don't know or chose to ignore the rules for use. ... Read more
Two problems with 'all lanes running' at peak times in what was the hard shoulder are that:
a) those lanes normally collect most of the motorway debris - including sharp objects thrown from or fall off the underside of vehicles;...
Will try to be quick.
I purchased a vehicle through a dealer in December 2022.... Read more
The insurance claim is for the dealer to sort as the car was in their possession and them driving.
As to the rest if it took 18 months to notice it's hardly grounds for rejection. Furthermore the difference on value on a £3500 car is basically nothing. Even if you were to reject the dealer is quite entitled to charge for 18 months use and I'm sure they'd just say no anyway...
Can anyone recommend a reliable source for a replacement HP laptop battery?
Plenty available on eBay and Amazon but I'm concerned about the quality. Several years ago I purchased a battery on eBay for a t***iba laptop and it only lasted a year. Apart from the longevity aspect there's also the worry of it going pop whilst charging. Unsurprisingly, the original battery was made in China but at least that would have passed HP quality control. The cheapo replacements will not have done. Original HP replacements no longer appear to be available. Read more
As mentioned upthread I've already tried the HP parts store without success.
Amazon. Use them a lot, but the battery sellers have low 4 out of 5 ratings....
Interesting read that informs that:
"Residual values of used cars with manual transmission are in decline, with some models worth as much as 21% less than their automatic equivalents and fewer manual cars for sale in 2024 than ever before"... Read more
Car manufacturers no doubt set gear change parameters to maximise fuel economy - any losses at low speeds as a TC box churns fluid is probably balanced by drivers with manual cars not optimising gear change points.
Yes, of course. When I said 'like for like' I assumed a reasonably experienced driver with some mechanical sympathy, who listens to the engine :-)
Hi All,
I would really appreciate some help regarding my issue concerning Section 88 and Car Insurance.... Read more
I was in a similar position a few years ago - I was told not to drive for at least 6 months due to a medical condition.
The DVLA were completely dilatory in reviewing my case, although fortunately they had not formally refused or revoked my licence....
Hi,
I bought a brand new Clio hybrid in January. It has some electrical and braking issues although no breakdowns yet. I have contacted the dealer several times to book an appointment but they are ignoring my emails and phone calls.
I am concerned that the 6 month statutory rights period will be finishing soon and the dealer is just wasting time. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, any faults appearing within the first 6 months are assumed to be present also at the time of purchase. A customer doesn’t have to prove it. However, after 6 months, the onus is with the customer to prove.
I would like to know if I would still have consumer rights equivalent to the first 6 months even after the 6 months in the above scenario. From my side, the faults happened in first 6 months and I informed the dealer to investigate it but the dealer didn’t intentionally act promptly and ignored all communication. Read more
My son is a mechanic and works with 6 other mechanics who have altogether 150 years experience in dealerships. Despite all that they've all missed things buying secondhand cars and a few disasters on the way with purchases including new. If readers knew what goes on in most dealerships they'd be very nervous even buying a new car. You can go from 3 years Kwik Fit experience and no apprenticeship or other experience straight into most dealerships servicing new cars these days. Anyway, new cars cost a lot of money and if you have concerns then your dealership has to address them. Go in with a friend as witness and ask to speak to the Service Manager and then politely give him a letter in writing what you are concerned about and ask for a response from him in writing. That way they know they are obligated to do something rather than ignore you as it wouldn't look good if there is a fault.
There seems to be a conspiracy to conceal information concerning which Mini has which auto box. I have been trying to find out whether a 2011 Mini One Convertible (1.6 petrol) has the CVT transmission which was so bad that it gave rise to legal action by owners. I've identified a car I might be interested in, but my interest would cease if it had the problematic auto box. Searching for this info using various search terms has proved fruitless, so can anyone here provide definitive information please? Read more
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I was in a similar position a couple of years back. I got a very good trade-in price for my old XC40 and bought a new XC60. With a generous discount from Carwow I was able to end up paying less for a new and bigger car. Just a thought.
if you look at Lexus UX I think you will need to look at Takumi spec to get all of your requirements, very nice but not cheap.