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by ChrisLF
Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:43 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo Extended Warranty via Car Care Plan - Any views?
Replies: 37
Views: 2796

Re: Volvo Extended Warranty via Car Care Plan - Any views?

Don’t think it is worth the worry about things going wrong once warranty runs out, otherwise the second hand market would collapse. Far more cost to change car after 3 years as this period is when the greatest loss is incurred due to depreciation. That and the added fact not everyone is in the fort...
by ChrisLF
Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo Extended Warranty via Car Care Plan - Any views?
Replies: 37
Views: 2796

Re: Volvo Extended Warranty via Car Care Plan - Any views?

Going back to Warranties; my neighbour recently had the infotainment screen fail on their 2018 BMW 5 Series, cost £3500 to replace. It appears it would be covered by a Kia Warranty but not a Toyota warranty. Clearly with Volvo and most other manufacturers you're on your own too at that age. With my...
by ChrisLF
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:59 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Centre Binnacle ...
Replies: 8
Views: 787

Re: Centre Binnacle ...

JFDIT wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:56 pm I don't understand why the onboard cameras aren't used for the purpose of a dashcam. Seems stupid to have all the hardware but not the software.
And me or cars should have a factory fit option if existing cameras are too low.
by ChrisLF
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:56 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Parking brake not always applied!
Replies: 16
Views: 755

Re: Parking brake not always applied!

Mine behaves exactly like JFDITs as well so I think that is the way it is designed. I've had it apply randomly when not using Autohold, I guess due to it being on a slight slope, but can't rely on it so use Autohold when turning the engine off or manually apply Parking Brake. Not being able to choos...
by ChrisLF
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Wading Depth and Brown Trousers…
Replies: 4
Views: 506

Re: Wading Depth and Brown Trousers…

Parking sensors are 550mm above ground level. It seems the 450mm wading depth was exceeded during your crossing, hopefully there was no damage done to the engine. The sensors will be reading out at an angle so will pick up the water if within the distance that they will pick up other objects I guess?
by ChrisLF
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo Extended Warranty via Car Care Plan - Any views?
Replies: 37
Views: 2796

Re: Volvo Extended Warranty via Car Care Plan - Any views?

Absolutely. The US and elsewhere get recalls for things we don't and of course there is the lemon law. We seem to be far more at the mercy of the manufacturers in the UK. Didn't realise until the other day when doing a search that the 3 year/60k. warranty is said to be an EU directive and unsurprisi...
by ChrisLF
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:10 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: XC40 Configuration MY25 Changes?
Replies: 30
Views: 3341

Re: XC40 Configuration MY25 Changes?

When I come to change my car I shall be looking at the driver "aids" in a lot more detail!
by ChrisLF
Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo Extended Warranty via Car Care Plan - Any views?
Replies: 37
Views: 2796

Re: Volvo Extended Warranty via Car Care Plan - Any views?

Comments on the forums say that the new 3 year/60k. + extensions warranty isn't as good as the previous 5 year/100k. warranty as from year 4 onwards the level of cover is reduced as stated by others. The full 5 year warranty would have suited me. Any warranty is better than none but it doesn't have ...
by ChrisLF
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: XC40 Configuration MY25 Changes?
Replies: 30
Views: 3341

Re: XC40 Configuration MY25 Changes?

Gripross - looks like it was good that you got your Ultimate when you did as some of the high gloss black on the exterior has gone - roof rails (now bright aluminium), some of the side window trim (now chrome), radiator surround (now bright aluminium) and door mirrors (now body colour). I’m glad I ...
by ChrisLF
Fri Feb 09, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo Extended Warranty via Car Care Plan - Any views?
Replies: 37
Views: 2796

Re: Volvo Extended Warranty via Car Care Plan - Any views?

Indeed. I don't intend keeping my car longer than 3 years because of the warranty which is when I usually change anyway. A longer warranty would be good though to give more flexibility including delivery times. I assume that the level of warranty remains the same during the 10 years for Toyota/Lexus...