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by pjm007
Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:55 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Apple CarPlay Questions…
Replies: 38
Views: 12181

Re: Apple CarPlay Questions…

Regarding the recommendation for a dongle, what I did was have a good look here: https://www.carplaylife.com and then I ordered the Carlinkit 2.0 and it works flawlessly and is indeed quick to initialize. Just consulted https://www.carplaylife.com/ and ordered the https://cplay2air.com/ dongle. UK ...
by pjm007
Wed Jul 28, 2021 10:41 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.
Replies: 23
Views: 14143

Re: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.

Rob wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:48 pm **** Keep it friendly and polite to everyone on the forum please. Swearing, insults to other members etc. is not welcome here. It will result in a ban from the forum. ****

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by pjm007
Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Apple CarPlay Questions…
Replies: 38
Views: 12181

Re: Apple CarPlay Questions…

bba wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:20 pm
Regarding the recommendation for a dongle, what I did was have a good look here: https://www.carplaylife.com and then I ordered the Carlinkit 2.0 and it works flawlessly and is indeed quick to initialize.

Thanks for the tip. V useful.
by pjm007
Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.
Replies: 23
Views: 14143

Re: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.

No, of course you don't. What nonsense. Nice response. No need for such an attitude on this board. Just read your first post "I have a long lifetime of knowledge of cars and all things mechanical, electrical and electronic, so hopefully I can usefully contribute here." Thats says it all r...
by pjm007
Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.
Replies: 23
Views: 14143

Re: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.

Pjm007, This thread was about best/most useful aftermarket accessory. I said a glasses holder can be got on eBay for £15 to £20. You introduced me to a historical thread which said they could be got for £4 in April. You then insisted they can still be got for £4 ish. It might be useful to let anyon...
by pjm007
Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.
Replies: 23
Views: 14143

Re: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.

Greggspies wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:07 pm That was April. This is now.

🤔 Yes. This is now. £50 fitted or £4 ish not fitted while any eBay prices no doubt reflect that while an online dealer may be quoting free P&P the higher price reflects them probably adding in the postage charges.
by pjm007
Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:39 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Piglet assist in outside lane of duel cartridge way.
Replies: 8
Views: 2162

Re: Piglet assist in outside lane of duel cartridge way.

Ask the dealer to re- calibrate.
by pjm007
Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:38 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.
Replies: 23
Views: 14143

Re: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.

Pjm007, the Volvo list price is £50. I've not asked my local parts department. But if you got one for £4, it was the deal of the century! Good deal but not to that extent. The £50 price includes fitting. The c.£4 price is fit it yourself. A previous thread discussed this https://www.xc40forums.co.u...
by pjm007
Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:47 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.
Replies: 23
Views: 14143

Re: Best/most useful aftermarket accessory.

Greggspies wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:39 pm You're not confused. Rybrook Volvo sell on eBay,.

Well - they are selling them on eBay at 4 to 5 times markup on the price you would pay in the dealership parts dept. then!
by pjm007
Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:40 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Piglet assist in outside lane of duel cartridge way.
Replies: 8
Views: 2162

Re: Pilot assist in outside lane of dual carriage way.

https://www.xc40forums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=276&hilit=Pilot+assist#p1935 Ancient but maybe useful thread from 2018. I spoke about right or left side “hugging” depending on right or left hand bends. Also includes ref. to a calibration service. PS Liked the auto corrections! Would love to...