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by RJC
Sat Jan 23, 2021 11:16 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Remote Start
Replies: 11
Views: 3835

Re: Remote Start

I have a Recharge and leave it plugged in overnight. On remote start the engine doesn’t start. But it seams nice and warm inside, electric seats and steering wheel are on but the big plus is the heated windscreen. No covering it up at night or de-icer. I wonder how the front screen works, I can’t se...
by RJC
Wed Jan 20, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Viofo A119 v3 dashcam, bargain price on Amazon Cyber Monday
Replies: 2
Views: 3416

Re: Viofo A119 v3 dashcam, bargain price on Amazon Cyber Monday

I am looking for a dash cam. With little place to fit one it needs to be very small. Looking at the Garmin mini or Road Angel Halo HD2. The latter is on sale in Currys at nearly half price, only problem is they don’t have stock for delivery only collect, and they are obviously shut. I am m not bothe...
by RJC
Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:56 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Snow driving
Replies: 12
Views: 8640

Re: Snow driving

Thanks for the great video. Obviously a GM product, Used to be sold in the UK in 200ml cans. Very polluting I would imagine.
by RJC
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Snow driving
Replies: 12
Views: 8640

Re: Snow driving

Only collected my car new XC40 phev today so have no idea what it will be like when running on electric in snow. I would imagine that electric power would be smoother and less likely to get wheel slippage. I have recently used my old Vauxhall Antara 4x4 for these weather conditions. Years ago BC the...
by RJC
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:21 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Just collected from dealer
Replies: 3
Views: 1734

Just collected from dealer

Picked up my new XC40 inscription pro T5 PHEV with lounge and climate options, Pebble Grey. Looks and drives nice. 1/2 tank fuel which was good but I thought they would of charged it up ready for collection.