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by Trafford
Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:56 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Scratch Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 2847

Re: Scratch Repair

I see from your profile that you joined the forum in June 19 - probably thanking delivery of your car around that time. If it were me, on a car less than a year old, I’d be looking at a smart repair from someone like Chipsaway or a similar company. It will cost around £100 or so but at least you wi...
by Trafford
Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Scratch Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 2847

Re: Scratch Repair

Great advice! Thank you

you mean this, right?

https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/accessories/chemicals-consumables/paint-touch-up-paint-728-thunder-grey-pin-kit/1075723/
by Trafford
Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Scratch Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 2847

Scratch Repair

Hello everyone, I found a small scratch to the car, as shown in the picture. The question now is: How should I fix it? I found the following spray: https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/accessories/chemicals-consumables/paint-touch-up-paint-728-thunder-grey-spraycan/1075721/ Is it a good idea to buy...
by Trafford
Sun Jan 19, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Best air freshener?
Replies: 1
Views: 2278

Re: Best air freshener?

I have this:

The RITUALS of Sakura Car Perfume

and I am satisfied!
by Trafford
Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:49 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Larger boot liner
Replies: 7
Views: 3335

Re: Larger boot liner

In reply to my own enquiry (in case others find it useful), I bought this boot liner from Amazon (for some reason I can't add a link): Amazon Description Winipet Car Boot Liner Protector, Waterproof Auto Mat Dogs Cover, Trunk Dog Blanket Car Protective with Side Protection, 180x103 CM Anti-Slip Scr...
by Trafford
Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Indescribable noise
Replies: 15
Views: 5958

Re: Indescribable noise

A suspension issue? Could you describe it more?
by Trafford
Thu Dec 19, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Indescribable noise
Replies: 15
Views: 5958

Re: Indescribable noise

Today I heard the same sound from the front of the car, very close to the Volvo logo. Could be the same sound actually.

My main concern was NOT to have this sound all he time in my ears while driving, as it could drive me crazy
by Trafford
Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Black plastic "things" directly above the air vents on the dashboard.
Replies: 12
Views: 6145

Re: Black plastic "things" directly above the air vents on the dashboard.

They are deflectors to direct the air coming out of the vents onto the window !! Made of cheap and nasty plastic, poorly/sharply molded, as are many other parts of this so called "premium" brand of car. Sharp edges on rear lights, door trim, Sharp points on bottom of door etc etc. Wires v...
by Trafford
Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Indescribable noise
Replies: 15
Views: 5958

Re: Indescribable noise

Could be a host of things. Perhaps the automatic air-conditioning is blowing air into a specific component/section of the car e.g. the cluster if it gets too hot from being in operation? You are maybe right. The strange thing is, the sound is kind of "electronic", and it is not a "ve...
by Trafford
Tue Dec 17, 2019 11:47 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Thunder grey
Replies: 7
Views: 4329

Re: Thunder grey

Check my Thunder Grey car in the other topic to see how it looks

I was also suprised at first but it is a unique colour