JackieA

She was an effective control person. Was very sad to lose her to the stresses of Chrones disease. After many operations she seems to be thriving.

A week after getting my 2011 Scout I am very pleased with the decision overall. However, had hoped to link my phone to the bolero unit. No sign Bluetooth pairing to either of my android phones. Searched the forums and will ask a local car audio retailer for advice. I like the radio so am reluctant to replace it even though I had hoped to invoke satnav via a sd card. My daughter with a Passat estate has similar issues. Can anyone suggest a suitable external satnav/hands free phone unit to resolve the problem?

I cheated by buying 2nd hand with tow bar. Have too many bikes to list, latest a Scott Ebike to let me pretend that I’m 50 not 70+. Have had several Pendle bike racks so have just ordered their heavy duty wheel support rack.

Just taken delivery of a 2011 Scout and can’t seem to pair my Nokia 5. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks - waiting to hear from the seller - believe mot been completed and some pre-delivery is in hand. Could yet have some price negotiation to finalise. Test drive was impressive and have heard several positive comments from Octavia owners.

Am buying a Scout on the recommendation of a friend. She and her husband have had several Octavias . Present one is a Greenline and is very happy with it.

Need to look at this from both sides. I was a cycle retailer and had people wanting to test ride but knew they would then go on line to purchase -inspections of accessories and clothing were similar. Not only does one have to purchase stock but also “waste” time that could be spent elsewhere. This causes friction and the possibility of being unable to continue in business. Alternatively, a business’ reputation - built over years can be lost in moments and regular customers lose a reliable supplier and repairer. In advance of my purchase of a used Scout and having bought an electrically assisted mountain bike, I wanted a suitable bike rack to support the weight and cope with the swan neck tow ball. Over the years I have had several items from Pendle bike racks - each outlasting the vehicles - so inquired about options. Having two vehicles (Renault Trafic van with standard tow ball and proposed Scout) . Was advised of a new product to convert standard products to tow ball mounts. I arrived within 30 minutes of Friday closing but was pleasantly greeted and staff spent time explaining the options. Sadly the option I chose wasn’t immediately available but will be packed on Monday and delivered free of charge. One may need to pay a little more (not with Pendle cf Thule) but local good businesses should be supported.

Think I have made the right choice. Am a mountain bike orienteer and British Cycling Commissaire so can end up on muddy fields. Also ferry feed station materials for trail runs and sportives. That plus a couple of dogs and the occasional towing of a caravan ( hopefully more often) . Getting older so the comfort etc appeals.