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by Salmonfisher
Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Synchronising climate
Replies: 6
Views: 1573

Re: Synchronising climate

Normally just telling it synchronise temperature works for me
by Salmonfisher
Thu Sep 09, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Order in: new owner coming from a Tiguan
Replies: 6
Views: 2599

Re: Order in: new owner coming from a Tiguan

I changed from an AWD Tiguan 180 D to an XC40 AWD 180 D two and half tears ago. Very happy with the change as i love the looks and comfort of the XC40. initially mpg was worse but now I am approaching 30k miles it has improved from mid 30s at first to touching 50 mpg which beats the Tiguan hands dow...
by Salmonfisher
Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Faults - Worried!
Replies: 31
Views: 28607

Re: Faults - Worried!

Can only reiterate what others have said no serious problem in 2 and a half years and 25,000 miles. Once the boot started opening by itself when locked but Volvo Assist sorted it by oiling catch and no problems since.
by Salmonfisher
Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Cost of second maintenance of XC40
Replies: 11
Views: 4752

Re: Cost of second maintenance of XC40

Just shows what a bargain the 3 year service plan at £399 was. So glad I bought it as 2 services down and haven't paid a penny including for Ad Blu. Shame the last one is next April but I will probably change car before a paid service comes due.
by Salmonfisher
Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Confused new owner!
Replies: 54
Views: 54437

Re: Confused new owner!

I came from a Tiguan too but an SEL with standard suspension to a D4 R design with sports suspension. Didn't notice a lot of difference but then it was from standard to sport suspension not the other way round. Possibly the Tiguan was a little firmer ride but not had any issues with my R Design. I d...
by Salmonfisher
Sat Apr 17, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Service Plan
Replies: 9
Views: 2419

Re: Service Plan

I mentioned it to my dealer and they seemed to expect this. Also I asked when I bought it and salesman said OK if done before 3rd anniversary.
by Salmonfisher
Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: T3,T4,T5 engine oil
Replies: 10
Views: 5106

Re: T3,T4,T5 engine oil

I have never had to top up my XC40 and come to that none of my last three cars either. I'd save my money if I was you.
by Salmonfisher
Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:10 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Driving with the boot open?
Replies: 15
Views: 4824

Re: Driving with the boot open?

No direct experience. However my garage in a block is away from where I park and I quite often unload fishing tackle in to garage in dark and forget to close boot when I drive round to house. No adverse affects but its only about 2/300 yds and I'm only doing 5 mph or so. No bongs either. Mind you it...
by Salmonfisher
Wed Mar 10, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: An end to dealerships
Replies: 14
Views: 3877

Re: An end to dealerships

That's the rub. I've no problem with ordering on line if I have seen and test driven the car. What I really object to is a Tesla/Polestar approach where there are set prices and no discounts and no negotiation even on part exchange. I can see why Volvo want to do it - no discounts equals bigger prof...
by Salmonfisher
Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Wheels 19 or 20 inch
Replies: 16
Views: 14307

Re: Wheels 19 or 20 inch

I meant 19s! 18s weren't an option on R Design when I bought mine.