
alpaco45
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Greetings, everyone.I am eager but apprehensive to apply trim on my CLS.It seems that wrapping any trim without notifying my insurance company would be precarious.Would this be effective in mitigating any potential rise in charges? Should they concur, in the event of an accident, whether attributable to my negligence or that of another party (preferably only in the case of my culpability), I would, at my own cost, repair or replace any item I have designated with my insurance company that has been damaged. Considering that my surplus amounts to £800. I am discussing the front grille (Panamericana), rear diffuser, side mirrors, door handles, and boot spoiler of the CLS63. Surely they would be profiting? Expenditures incurred by me Front-end collision; the Panamericana grille costs around £320. Rear-end collision, estimated cost for rear diffuser around £500.Potential boot spoiler priced at about £300. A side impact may result in damage equivalent to around £300, perhaps affecting a door handle.Potentially £500 for a door mirror. Consequently, my total expenditure would be below £800, which is my deductible amount. Do you have any opinions?
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Quick update! the 2022 Skoda Superb I ordered arrived this morning, exactly seven days after I made the payment. Couldn’t be happier! My mechanic gave it a full once-over and said it’s in great nick. Thanks to everyone here who shared their experiences, it made the decision a lot easier. My wife loves it already.
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The CX-5 is much superior than the CX-60.
alpaco45 replied to Howard_silver's topic in General Discussions
What engine does the CX-5 utilise? I drove a petrol 2.2L CX-5 for many weeks while my CX-60 was at the dealership, and the petrol engine is inadequate. -
Many years back when we had a motor industry, on of my relatives worked a large motor maker. Given our mutual interest in automobiles, we would converse about his profession and vehicles. He informed me that the VIN plate and chassis stamped number were affixed to the vehicle one station after it was painted. Subsequently, after a few hours, when the stock was short, they would implement a model update to the suspension, among other modifications. Several years before, a family member had a Vauxhall Cavalier 20i GL. He had the brakes changed at the main dealership, where the attendant informed him that the installation would be delayed by a few hours due to the presence of SRI pads instead of GL/20i pads in his vehicle. Progress has been made with the arrival of "just in time" components; nevertheless, in my opinion, errors during the assembly of vehicles may still occur, and it is possible that the parts supplier made an error.
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Yeah, they said their main yard is in Belfast, near George Best Airport. Trouble is, I’m down in Exeter, so popping up there for a viewing isn’t exactly practical. They did mention they offer nationwide delivery with a 10 day inspection window and money-back option if I’m not happy. Still, I’d rather hear from someone who’s actually used them before.
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I was browsing eBay yesterday and came across a listing that piqued my interest the prices were significantly lower than what is typically seen for that model. Out of curiosity I sent an enquiry and got a message back from Grimes Transport. Apparently, they’ve started handling repo vehicles taken back by finance companies when people couldn’t keep up with their payments. They said that’s why the prices are so competitive. I’ve never heard of them before, though. Has anyone here dealt with Grimes Transport, either for delivery or buying a vehicle?
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problems or user mistake with the new Sportage
alpaco45 replied to CodeCrusader's topic in General Discussions
The most effective approach for configuring the vehicle is to methodically navigate the options inside Kia Connect. Configuring the system in the vehicle is OK, but Kia Connect is comparatively more user-friendly. Navigate to Home (located at the bottom left tab) and scroll down to User Profile. Navigate to Vehicle Settings and proceed down the page, accessing each tab sequentially. Certain tabs have subfolders, so ensure you expand each one. Significantly simpler to establish inside the convenience of your home. -
The gearbox is unequivocally not sealed for its entire lifespan. Mercedes has prescribed times for the replacement of the fluid and filter. These have evolved throughout the years, but they remain mandatory.
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When attempting to adjust from the driver's side, there is an audible response indicating an attempt to adjust, which may coincide with the movement of the passenger side. I shall attempt to interchange them to see whether that is beneficial. The motor may perhaps be the issue, albeit the overall wiring is subpar. Thank you.
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What are your thoughts on this? - Inexpensive W204 Estate
alpaco45 replied to AMG33D's topic in General Discussions
You may be correct. (and I am mistaken...once more.) I thought it was identical to my S204, which has the batteries in the engine compartment. -
What are your thoughts on this? - Inexpensive W204 Estate
alpaco45 replied to AMG33D's topic in General Discussions
He will spend a considerable amount of time searching for the battery under the trunk floor. It is located in the engine compartment. -
If you have a strong desire to use a tire with a reduced sidewall height (which might potentially impact the smoothness of the ride), you will need to either adjust the Speedometer or choose for a bigger wheel.
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The wall charger and cord are experiencing excessive heat.
alpaco45 replied to alpaco45's topic in General Discussions
I expect the equipment to be suitable for the automobile, however there is always a possibility of anything being improperly secured. I will need to request their presence for an inspection. Thank you. -
The wall charger and cord are experiencing excessive heat.
alpaco45 replied to alpaco45's topic in General Discussions
I am unable to locate this. Could you provide me with more detailed instructions, please? -
The wall charger and cord are experiencing excessive heat.
alpaco45 replied to alpaco45's topic in General Discussions
I suppose it would be prudent for me to do so. I am curious about if it is typical for the temperature to rise. Occasionally, while a phone is being charged, it may experience an increase in temperature, but at other times, it may not. -
The wall charger and cord are experiencing excessive heat.
alpaco45 replied to alpaco45's topic in General Discussions
After careful consideration, I find it logical and coherent. However, because I am now in Spain and utilising a vehicle and charger provided in Spain, one would assume that there should not be any issues. In addition, I informed the dealer who reacted with astonishment and curiosity over the occurrence of such an event. The user's text is an emoji depicting a person shrugging. -
The wall charger and cord are experiencing excessive heat.
alpaco45 replied to alpaco45's topic in General Discussions
The information may be found in the automobile handbook. -
Does anybody experience significant heat generation from their wall charger throughout the charging process? Is the cable included as well? I am experiencing an intermittent issue with the charging system, whereby it sometimes causes a complete power outage in my home. To resolve this, I need to manually reset the switch located outside near the meter. This is really inconvenient around 2 o'clock in the morning. (I am now located in Spain, so please bear in mind that my response may reflect this geographical context.) In Spain, the electricity consumption for your residence is determined by the contracted kilowatt (kW) capacity, and the bills are calculated accordingly. Our power capacity is 5.75 kilowatts. The charger has a power rating of 7 kW, but, I have configured it in the application to only consume 2.5 kW. Occasionally, it operates well, but with excessive frequency, the power supply is interrupted. Furthermore, the issue at hand is not a fuse tripping, which would occur if one were to exceed the designated 5.75kW limit by using several air conditioning units simultaneously or using the oven and kettle concurrently. Rather, it is the meter itself that is switching off. The handbook states that the cooling fan in the motor compartment may function automatically, which it does. However, it does not provide an explanation for this behaviour. I have become sceptical of the charger's reliability, and as a result, I only charge it during daylight hours when I am able to closely monitor it. If I detect the cooling fan activating twice in rapid succession, I immediately cease the charging process. At that moment, I became aware of the heated wall enclosure and electrical wiring. The box is directly linked to the meter, bypassing the fuse box inside the home. It has its own fuse in a separate fuse box located in the garage. I would anticipate this fuse to trip in the event of a problem, however it does not. The charging station installed is an Enel X Juicebox Pro Cellular EV Charging Station, provided by Endesa. Thank you in advance for any help.
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The title of your post was rather deceptive as it indicated that everything was functioning "except for the dipped beam," which led me to inquire about the ballasts. It seems that there is a mismatch between the wire looms, rendering them incompatible. Is it possible to locate wiring diagrams for both automobiles in order to identify and analyse the discrepancies?