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by bba
Mon Nov 13, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Driver Assist Package - Is it worth it?
Replies: 57
Views: 16870

Re: Driver Assist Package - Is it worth it?

It turns out that unlike the BMW the XC40 does not have sensors for hands on the wheel all around, but only in the "10 to 2" hand position, which gets very tiresome on 1,000-mile journeys and really messed up my neck. Not holding the steering wheel like so is what caused the irritating nee...
by bba
Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: 2.6, but not OTA so far.
Replies: 2
Views: 543

Re: 2.6, but not OTA so far.

How do you determine which version the car is on?
by bba
Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Roadside failure
Replies: 65
Views: 8368

Re: Roadside failure

For those of us who are a bit hard of understanding - what is the connection between VOC and Enterprise Car Hire? This for the purpose of avoiding a similar fate.
by bba
Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Apple CarPlay problems
Replies: 23
Views: 6204

Re: Apple CarPlay problems

1. Yes, it is what it is... Although I am very pleased with the Sensus navigation and I use it often
2. I don't have this issue, the alarms/notifications appear at the top end of the Carplay screen
3. I have that too

In case it is relevant to 2. I use a wireless Carplay adapter.
by bba
Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:13 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Rattle passenger side
Replies: 10
Views: 3333

Re: Rattle passenger side

Thanks @wpv - I will be having mine in soon too, and will also report back. I think the noise from mine is coming from the rear of the front left wheel arch and it does sound like something is loose..
by bba
Mon May 09, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Driver Assist Package - Is it worth it?
Replies: 57
Views: 16870

Re: Driver Assist Package - Is it worth it?

It might also change your opinion about this being a major Volvo safety flaw since the system was never intended for use on roads without lane markings. Certainly not! Clear, explicit handover from the driver assistance system to the driver is absolutely crucial for the continuous safe operation of...
by bba
Sat May 07, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Non franchise dealer service
Replies: 7
Views: 1566

Re: Non franchise dealer service

Why would you want to use a non-franchised garage? What are you seeking to gain? If buying I would pay significantly less for a nearly new (3-4 years old) car with a non-franchised service history if I would even consider it. Also, it seems a major portion of car servicing today is updating software...
by bba
Sat May 07, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Driver Assist Package - Is it worth it?
Replies: 57
Views: 16870

Re: Driver Assist Package - Is it worth it?

@Felindre, @eugen61, @Cevoli21 - super interesting, thank you all so very much! Without your replies, I would have had no idea that my car might be faulty or a weird spec. I am due into the garage again for a few follow-jobs from the recent service soon and I will make a point of bringing this up. I...
by bba
Sat May 07, 2022 8:52 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Driver Assist Package - Is it worth it?
Replies: 57
Views: 16870

Re: Driver Assist Package - Is it worth it?

@eugen61 - that is quite interesting - could you please provide the year, variant and market (country) of your car as ours must be quite different then? I just had mine in for service including software upgrades so I am reasonably confident it is running current software as a few bugs I had complain...
by bba
Sat May 07, 2022 12:17 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Driver Assist Package - Is it worth it?
Replies: 57
Views: 16870

Re: Driver Assist Package - Is it worth it?

The 'Driver Assist' on my previous BMW 330e 69-reg was vastly better than the 'Pilot Assist' on my current 20-reg XC40. One major difference between them is that on the BMW there are sensors detecting whether you are holding on to the steering wheel and whether your gaze is ahead and if you satisfy ...