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by Ringer
Wed Jun 17, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: not for us
Replies: 10
Views: 3746

Re: not for us

it is just a button, you can simply deactivate this 'feature', I agree it is really annoying

Didn't know that,I don't think the salesman did either.
by Ringer
Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: not for us
Replies: 10
Views: 3746

Re: not for us

Hi Dermo,

Whenever you pull away from stopped, it was sticky,jerky and noisy from the brakes binding and then releasing.
Can't see the point of it,other cars don't have it and don't need it.

Blastpipe,ours is a top of the range HSE with heated seats etc.
by Ringer
Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: not for us
Replies: 10
Views: 3746

not for us

Recently test drove a top of the range T5. The plan was to p/x our Disco sport. But mrs ringer not enthusiastic because the automatic park brake system is extremely irritating. Seats not as big and comfortable. Not so much elbow room,no decent arm rest. Disco a better looking car! Such is life,she's...
by Ringer
Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 14
Views: 4957

Re: New Member

I fear for JLR's future, too many of us are switching from them, 4+ that I know of ,on this forum. Sad.
by Ringer
Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:43 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 14
Views: 4957

Re: New Member

Hello.
Which model and why that model?
by Ringer
Wed May 13, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Keeping the car ticking over
Replies: 21
Views: 9104

Re: Keeping the car ticking over

The most important thing is to drive the car long enough to fully heat the oil as this evaporates off any condensate that has collected in the engine and oil..

I guess that's a good reason, not to buy a new car that 's been hanging around in the showroom, during 2020.
by Ringer
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:10 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Ghent factory
Replies: 22
Views: 11303

Re: Ghent factory

I see you've ordered a T designated model ,the latest are B designated,is there a difference?

I'm looking at XC40 R-Design Pro
B4 (Petrol) AWD Automatic with spare wheel at £39865.
by Ringer
Wed Apr 29, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Can't wait to get rid
Replies: 37
Views: 22932

Re: Can't wait to get rid

This topic certainly reminds me of the Discovery Sport forum,and those wishing to reject their cars.

I guess, Jap car forums, get least complaints.
by Ringer
Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Delivery / Handover process ?
Replies: 18
Views: 7259

Re: Delivery / Handover process ?

What normally happens for me is the salesman explains everything,about the car,and then a practice drive with him as passenger.
by Ringer
Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:28 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Tuning
Replies: 16
Views: 7808

Re: Tuning

Yes £5000. The wife panicked and trashed a wing and 2 doors. We didn't have a visit from an assessor,just sent pictures and a quote,after which insurance company gave permission for the repair. When my old car was chipped,the garage gave me back the old chip,it measures about 1 x 1/2 inches thin met...