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- Tue Jul 05, 2022 10:00 am
- Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
- Topic: Who would've thought ..........
- Replies: 79
- Views: 10419
Re: Who would've thought ..........
I have found the best course of action is to go to the small claims court in this situation, just claiming for any out of pocket expenses incurred ie loss of no claims. If you are willing to stand up in court and give your case which is clearly true then the the other cars insurance company are like...
- Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:50 am
- Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
- Topic: Dash cam - which fuse ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5124
Re: Dash cam - which fuse ?
For most higher end cameras you will need two fuses - one ignition switched the other permanently on ( to enable recording when the car is parked) . The difficulty lies in identifying which is which as many ignition controlled become live as soon as you unlock the car / open the door. I have identif...
- Thu May 12, 2022 9:29 am
- Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
- Topic: Warranty etc
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1232
Warranty etc
Had a little issue with my dealer, when I paid for the car I took out the 5 year service plan (no brainer at that price) but when the paperwork came through it was only showing 3 years. It has taken me since January to sort but now fine. When the service manager confirmed this he also sent me the sc...
- Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:21 pm
- Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
- Topic: Wireless charging being tested by Volvo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1297
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:07 am
- Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
- Topic: Replacing P-SIM after expiry with '3' 24-month SIM
- Replies: 77
- Views: 14315
Re: Replacing P-SIM after expiry with '3' 24-month SIM
I put my keys in a tin box when in the house stops them being scanned and more likely me forgetting where I put them down ;) Do you have keyless unlocking? Mine doesn't so totally unnecessary as you need the unlock signal from pressing the button to get in the doors. I'd be interested in anyone wit...
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 12:58 pm
- Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
- Topic: Replacing P-SIM after expiry with '3' 24-month SIM
- Replies: 77
- Views: 14315
Re: Replacing P-SIM after expiry with '3' 24-month SIM
I put my keys in a tin box when in the house stops them being scanned and more likely me forgetting where I put them down
- Thu Feb 17, 2022 10:06 am
- Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
- Topic: What have you just found out about your XC40.
- Replies: 591
- Views: 238192
Re: What have you just found out about your XC40.
Well having switched to a T5 PHEV from a T4 AWD petrol I have now done 1000 miles. Some observations about the change. I am getting between 24 - 27 miles out of a full charge around town which was about the same as the range of a gallon of petrol for my T4 on a short journey. At current prices this ...
- Wed Feb 09, 2022 2:34 pm
- Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
- Topic: New T5 RECHARGE charging advice !
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6539
Re: New T5 RECHARGE charging advice !
If you are going to get a charger I should get in quick I understand the grant is ending at the end of March.
- Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:27 pm
- Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
- Topic: UK/Euro Spec XC40 Front Number Plate Bracket
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7555
Re: UK/Euro Spec XC40 Front Number Plate Bracket
I managed to find some larger screw covers on EBay , work fine with the larger original number plate torx bolts.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190543218652
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190543218652
- Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:49 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical
- Topic: Preconditioning to increase hybrid battery range.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3543
Preconditioning to increase hybrid battery range.
Just been reading the manual, yes I know not something we blokes tend to do, it says preconditioning when plugged in before driving can increase the range of the battery. Anyone tested this ?