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by Michaelxc40
Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Discount? Best time to buy?
Replies: 10
Views: 5230

Re: Discount? Best time to buy?

Have you considered buy a low mileage used one, there are a few around much cheaper ?
Just a thought
by Michaelxc40
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:49 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Volvo On Call - "Engine Not Working Properly"
Replies: 8
Views: 6124

Re: Volvo On Call - "Engine Not Working Properly"

I have had the same message on a couple of occasions whilst trying remote start, but narrowed it down to the fact my car has gone into standby / sleep mode if not driven for a few days.
by Michaelxc40
Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:19 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Week 46: T5 Twin Engine
Replies: 14
Views: 8648

Re: Week 46: T5 Twin Engine

I had a look on the gov.uk website which allows cost comparisons, it told me it’s cheaper to keep my first edition to run than the twin engine over a 3 year period ?
So much for trying to get people off petrol / diesel cars !!
by Michaelxc40
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:41 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Floor Mats
Replies: 16
Views: 6888

Re: Floor Mats

I bought a screen protector not long after delivery, I find it less prone to finger marks and not as reflective in bright sun as the original so well worth it in my opinion.
by Michaelxc40
Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Larger boot liner
Replies: 7
Views: 3316

Re: Larger boot liner

Try the hatchbag company. I have the full bootliner kit covers seats, headrests, back door can be tailored to suit what you require. Not cheap but good quality.
Have a look on their website
Ps I have no connection with this company.
by Michaelxc40
Mon Dec 30, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Does anyone regret buying an XC40?
Replies: 48
Views: 23306

Re: Does anyone regret buying an XC40?

I have had my 1st edition 2lt petrol about 18 months, I have to say touch wood no,issues whatsoever to date. Prior to the Volvo I had a new F Pace which after a couple of months rejected it die to ongoing issues,I then waited over a year for the Peugeot 3008, in the few months I had that most of its...
by Michaelxc40
Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:34 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Scuff on rear bumper
Replies: 11
Views: 7062

Re: Scuff on rear bumper

Hi
I’m not sure as didn’t see the final bill, I seem to think is was around £450 inc vat
Hope that helps
by Michaelxc40
Sun Aug 25, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Scuff on rear bumper
Replies: 11
Views: 7062

Re: Scuff on rear bumper

I damaged mine not long for I took delivery, had 2 companies out who do cosmetic repairs both admitted it would not be an invisible repair and advised I get a new bumper on such a new car. I had a voucher from volvo which covered most of the excess which I was able to use so actually only cost me £5...
by Michaelxc40
Fri Aug 23, 2019 2:22 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Just Collected My Car - Have Some Questions
Replies: 8
Views: 4009

Re: Just Collected My Car - Have Some Questions

I can confirm 100% it does not stop. I managed to reverse into a very low wall not long after getting mine, it seems the parking sensors do not operate immediately after starting the engine and selecting reverse, this was proved when they sent an insurance assessor our and he commented on the fact i...
by Michaelxc40
Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:48 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Wiper failure
Replies: 6
Views: 7021

Re: Wiper failure

I had this issue not long after I took delivery last year, went into the dealer 3 times in total having various software updates, the first two didn’t t work, thane last one did, not had any issues since.