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by Rifleman
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Thinking of a XC40, Know little about cars, never owned a Volvo, advice required.
Replies: 16
Views: 1065

Re: Thinking of a XC40, Know little about cars, never owned a Volvo, advice required.

Skoda Octavia or Superb Estate - great comfort, decent amount of tech and if you can look beyond the badge mega value for money I’ll second that👍🏼 I switched from a Superb to the XC40 as I wanted to try the SUV experience. The Superb was superior in every way with the possible exception of seat com...
by Rifleman
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Insurance Renewals
Replies: 24
Views: 2180

Re: Insurance Renewals

I've always used LV and found them to be competitive, offer a well priced breakdown (Britannia Rescue) and the claim service to be quick and fair. I have car insurance for 2 cars, house insurance and travel insurance with LV. Just had my renewal notification for the house and travel insurance. Hous...
by Rifleman
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Stupid Sat Nav
Replies: 50
Views: 28584

Re: Stupid Sat Nav

Kevlar wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:26 pm Android auto. Can't input a destination while driving so utterly pojntless
Hopefully that’s an intentional design feature for the safety of you and other road users. Does android auto not allow you to use voice commands to set a destination like the sensus system?
by Rifleman
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Centre Binnacle ...
Replies: 8
Views: 783

Re: Centre Binnacle ...

Just looking at where to run the wire for the dashcam, thinking of hard wire kit.. Just a thought would it not be a good idea for the manufacture to have a usb slot in the centre binnacle this would make it so much easier for the fitting of accessories. A short lead and its job done.. It’s a great ...
by Rifleman
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: New owner - 2020 B4 - Bluetooth audio + any way to know whether my software is up to date?
Replies: 22
Views: 4163

Re: New owner - 2020 B4 - Bluetooth audio + any way to know whether my software is up to date?

Update eventually completed today after leaving the usb stick plugged in and a couple of 20m drives. Eventually get the message 'map data alreadyninstalled' on the notification. This happened to me on my last update via usb, it usually says something like map installed, installation will complete w...
by Rifleman
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Standalone renewal of OnCall Subscription
Replies: 14
Views: 1701

Re: Standalone renewal of OnCall Subscription

I renewed mine in the app a couple of weeks ago. The expiry date quoted in the app updated instantly, 1 year added to current expiry date. I think your dealer has no idea what he/she is talking about…
by Rifleman
Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo App
Replies: 19
Views: 2782

Re: Volvo App

Olaf1 wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2023 5:21 pm I had the third year service under a 5 year service plan and App which had just expired renewed at no cost, Volvo garage just needed to download some software which reactivates it for free.
Sounds like it’s just luck of the draw if you get the renewal or not then 🤷🏼🤨
by Rifleman
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo App
Replies: 19
Views: 2782

Re: Volvo App

An update on this. My subscription is due for renewal again, £34.95 for 1 year or £60 for 2 years. My car was serviced at the main dealer two weeks ago. I don’t have a Volvo Service contract but I do have a 3rd party service contract (EMAC) arranged through my dealer. I have contacted Volvo Customer...
by Rifleman
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Can a google-hater live with an XC40?
Replies: 23
Views: 1712

Re: Can a google-hater live with an XC40?

I have all of the music tracks I require on a Samsung 256Gb thumb drive. I have no intention of using a streaming service. Is there an app available in AAOS that would allow me to play tracks from a memory stick/drive?
by Rifleman
Wed Sep 06, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: What car are you changing to?
Replies: 24
Views: 5795

What car are you changing to?

I’ll be looking for a new car soon. I’ve been trying to convince myself that another XC40 (B4) would be suitable. Given the residual value on my current car and the current Volvo offers it certainly seems a good idea financially but other than that nothing really attracts me. I detest all things And...