pinkpanther

Must say I am disappointed with Bristol Street Motors. The email I received indicated I could buy a pre-reg car (in a solid colour) for £15k, although my enquiry was met with an explanation the digital marketing team had released the email 'early' and no such cars were available. Following the same link now leads to:

Spotted a Crow and Heron going at it on Saturday............. YouCut_20240513_072441755.mp4

We had a good mooch around different potential spots last night, but beyond a faint greenish tinge to the sky, didn't spot anything like had been seen Friday night. It appears tonight might be an option though, although weather forecast doesn't appear favourable 🤞 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cglv53402mko Quite like this one though 📷👍

I tried to buy one, but all smoke and mirrors apparently ☹️

Another glorious evening 😎

A few from this evenings walk............

A few from today.................

Spotted this on the Teversal Trail - should be preserved for posterity!

Had an email from Bristol Street Motors regarding pre-reg Nissan Leaf N-Connecta @£15000 A solid colour (Red) but not much else available for the price. Admittedly an outdated vehicle (CHAdeMO), but a decent home charged commuter option ?

Glorious again this evening, although rain tomorrow 😬

Based on replies to this thread there certainy seems to be a variety of differing opinions of a 1.5 manual TSi Karoq! Its fair to say I'm not a fan.

From recollection my car would report this, although there is an option to refresh vehicle status 👍 I totally agree it's not worth renewing at the price asked

Yes - it's been an issue for our car from the time it was delivered (23 reg). I trialled E5 and found no noticeable improvement in driving dynamics. We have owned a considerable number of cars, including many VAG products and find this manual Karoq 1.5 TSi to be prone to stalling and difficult to drive in traffic / at low speed. I'm not a fan of DSG, but we hugely regret our decision to opt for a new manual Karoq. The only positive for me is it has proved relatively frugal, although this in no way makes up for it's clear deficiencies. Frustratingly a friends manual 1.4 TSi Octavia is equally economical, but is a considerably more pleasant car to drive on a daily basis. MPG over first 20k miles:

More wildlife at the local reservoir......

A few from this evening, including a fluffy Robin 🙂

I had remote access for the first year and was able to locate the car (assuming it was stationary). Didn't seem worth the £80 annual renewal fee so I allowed it to lapse when the car was 1 year old.

Same here 👍

It was my local main dealer who raised the concern regarding an after market towbar and implications for the manufacturer warranty. I was told in the event of any issue relating to the cars electrical systems they would require the towbar removing before investigating under warranty. PF Jones were planning on fitting the manufacturer specific wiring and told me they have the capacity to code the car. In the end it seemed to be too much hassle, so I cancelled the towbar, especially as I'd specified the 5 year warranty. Be interested to hear what advice you are given as I suspect we use the same Main dealer?

Sorry for the delay.

Indeed - every other Karoq I've driven hasn't exhibited the noise, although I'm strangely glad to hear I'm not alone!

Turned out lovely once the rain stopped!

The noisy top mount has recurred and the car is now booked in for yet more diagnostics - hoping for a permanent fix this time🤞

My local Skoda main dealer previously advised fitting an aftermarket towbar may invalidate the manufacturers warranty. My car is a 2023 1.5 TSi manual which I ordered without towbar prep. I had intended using the towbar to facilitate carrying bikes, but gave up on the idea, despite PF Jones telling me it was feasible. More here: I'll check the plate on my car tomorrow and will report back👍

First Ducklings we've seen this year.......

From this evenings walk.......