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  1. A QR code sticker will be located on the passenger side B pillar. Utilise a QR code reader on your mobile device to reveal the location of the batteries within the vehicle. I recently acquired a replacement auxiliary battery for my E350 from Tayna Batteries for £50.99, including postage, which arrived the following day. Simple to execute, if you own a little spanner; no need to incur garage expenses. In 2022, I acquired a replacement main battery from them: the F21 Varta Start-Stop Plus AGM Car Battery, 12V 80Ah, for £144.96 delivered.
  2. I possess an Evoque P300e and a Z4. Both vehicles are excellent.
  3. I ordered a Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi GT-Line from them off eBay three weeks ago. Repo car with 61k miles and a clean service history. Paid through their business account my bank actually held the payment for 24 hours for verification. Once I sent over proof of the invoice and V5C copy, it cleared. Delivery took 7 days total. Driver rang twice before arriving, one call the night before, one half an hour out. Car looked great, just dusty from transport. Mechanic checked it over the next morning no issues at all. Really decent experience overall.
  4. I have installed a resonant GPF delete on my Hyundai; perhaps this may be a solution for the Sportage to mitigate the problem?
  5. Hello, I have read the GPF thread regarding issues, but I am uncertain whether it pertains to the full hybrid models or the 148bhp variants as well.
  6. I have been researching Sportages for several weeks and intended to schedule a viewing until I encountered some articles concerning the GPS systems. Given that I only undertake relatively short commutes to and from work, I am concerned it may be a problem. Do all petrol models experience issues, or only specific ones? I am examining the 2023 - 2024 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line, which I believe is a conventional non-hybrid vehicle. What additional prevalent issues should be monitored in these models? I am presently driving a 2023 Hyundai I20N, which is the most dependable vehicle I have owned. I was concerned that the Sportage might be underpowered, but I discovered several firms providing remaps that exceed 200 bhp, which would be optimal. Has anyone had theirs remapped?
  7. Competent branded battery. Others are known to provide inadequate power and possess a limited lifespan.
  8. Precisely! At 3,000 RPM, it resembles a four-cylinder engine revving at 2,000 RPM. Someone will undoubtedly calculate and provide the precise value of 2k.
  9. The 1.0 L Auto Picanto reaches 3000 RPM while gradually accelerating in first gear. However, it does not exhibit the characteristics of 3000 rpm, possibly owing to its three-cylinder configuration. Without a tachometer, I would have been unaware of the very high revs.
  10. I have not had any issues with mine so far. I have refueled it four times so far, and the pump has automatically shut off each time as my tank reached capacity. No dribbles, no disorder. This may not be the most comprehensive assessment, but it reflects my experience during three months of ownership.
  11. We just acquired the 1998 Z3 from a friend; it is in acceptable condition but not flawless. I am now seeing an ABS warning light and a check engine light on the dashboard, but I am unable to locate an OBD2 port for diagnosis or reset. It disappeared briefly after several days then reemerged when revving to just over 5,000 RPM. I must resolve the issue. Additionally, it is equipped with a Blaupunkt radio that cannot tune to frequencies beyond 87.9 FM. The university station is located here, however it is quite restrictive. The CD changer functions sometimes but mostly becomes stuck. I want to inspect the exhaust for a little rattling and assess the condition under the vehicle. Overall, she is an exquisite beauty, and my wife adores her. 😉
  12. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167463582576?_skw=cars&itmmeta=01JV6N2N4X0QFQ9SAAASD47J81&hash=item26fd9b7b70:g:g3IAAOSwqypn1XnX&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1d7YhJYhUziLaq2rXvgqMLz37SOTSJ+Sg0ze4Smw9bs8BW8ArUp4P/0o2AWv3DjSi0hhlHSV69uxxG+zgDQrNPlgKC14A0eERsboZ5lrfZns1/PlPIhtiFVkRYLoQg2tVIQNOT16fZmNCJsVMMhBEzw2udc9D8QX5YnZEiaWAwcRP4cEdN1dAJYJ+EoFOHxDBIOtbkCmZcvmfT+Unp6RXZA5aaK0vS4Errm+Up4dfZGz2h65Mzl+VaHk1xCN1+MNnXOGbuTZA3OsnBGz44oz2FN|tkp:Bk9SR67XitXZZQ&keyword=cars&sacat=9800&relatedSearch=true&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338774556&toolid=10001&customid=130832X1595858X43cb1720d00dbdc481b22e4151677b03
  13. I examined a 2024 Polestar with 700 miles, originally priced at £47,000, and one is available for sale nearby for £20,000. However, it is a Category S vehicle. Nonetheless, it presents good value for money, and Polestar has a strong reputation for electric cars. This was merely a consideration, but I will share it here today. It is rather powerful. We apologise for the disruption; it would have been a daily occurrence, but I cannot justify spending that amount on a daily basis.
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