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by hdasmith
Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: fuel consuptions
Replies: 6
Views: 3719

Re: fuel consuptions

My D3 is averaging over 50mpg, generally mid 40s for town driving 20-30 minutes, and just over 60 for a good motorway drive.
by hdasmith
Wed Aug 28, 2019 6:51 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Internet Maps, android auto & HereWeGo
Replies: 10
Views: 5051

Re: Internet Maps, android auto & HereWeGo

The onboard map. If you’re using android auto, just search on your phone the normal way, plug your phone into the car, job done.
by hdasmith
Sun Aug 25, 2019 7:24 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Tyre recommendations?
Replies: 11
Views: 6187

Re: Tyre recommendations?

I’m in the Contis, about to reach 18k and nowhere near ready for replacement. How did the previous owner get through them so quickly?! With AWD, it should wear much more evenly, or is it a Haldex clutch system?
by hdasmith
Fri Aug 23, 2019 4:49 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Steering wheel chrome insert ?
Replies: 8
Views: 4210

Re: Steering wheel chrome insert ?

It is a chrome insert on my Inscription. (MY 2019, UK spec) Interesting, I don’t have it on my 2019 spec Inscription Pro, just The chrome around the side arms, not the lower arm. I also did expect it on the Inscription and in Inscription badge like the boot. Hardly the end of the world though, and ...
by hdasmith
Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Tow Bar Mounted Bike Rack - Advice / help on one that works
Replies: 9
Views: 4412

Re: Tow Bar Mounted Bike Rack - Advice / help on one that works

AnotherXC40 wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2019 6:17 pm I have removed the video as a condition of the seller
Can they make that a condition for replacement/refund/redress when the design or quality is not adequate?
by hdasmith
Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:38 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Dog guard
Replies: 4
Views: 4288

Re: Dog guard

I’ve got the original, and it’s great that it lifts out of the way so neatly. Worth paying the extra in my opinion - although it is expensive.
by hdasmith
Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:02 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Apple CarPlay and Sensus Internet Connection
Replies: 4
Views: 2459

Re: Apple CarPlay and Sensus Internet Connection

+1. It might seems silly paying extra, but really it’s a small cost to make things a lot simpler.
by hdasmith
Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:00 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: First slippery road alert
Replies: 2
Views: 1931

Re: First slippery road alert

I’ve had a few now. The risk I’m seeing is that they’re beginning to feel a bit like the kid that cried wolf, and at risk of being ignored. There’s a particular speed bump (cushion I think is the technical term) I have to go over on my way to work, but there’s always an idiot with a juke parked dang...
by hdasmith
Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:57 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: HiFi - users experiences
Replies: 10
Views: 10123

Re: HiFi - users experiences

Yes, it’s the same with the standard. I do think it’s worth paying the extra for smartphone integration. My mum’s a real technophobe, but since introducing her to CarPlay, she’s never looked back. As Chris says, if you don’t want to go the streaming route, I use Apple Music for what it’s worth, and ...
by hdasmith
Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:50 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Sports exhaust system
Replies: 14
Views: 7723

Re: Sports exhaust system

That’s the thing though, sports exhaust (to me anyway) means louder, noisier, annoying residents and pedestrians, breaching noise pollution limits, and should carry points and a fine (actually does, but the police don’t enforce it). They drive me made where I live.