skomaz

Just as a little aside to this thread... I have a 1995 MX5 and last had the cambelt replaced on that car in 2004 - that's 19 years ago. It's still fine despite being given a pretty hard life. I'm not too concerned about it failing as it's a non-interference engine so it'll get left until it does fail. I know it's not comparable to the new VW engines but it does give you an idea of the durability of belts. Personally I think there is more risk in changing a belt than leaving it given modern belt durability (and I know mine is a 1.4TSi but it has similar information in it's workshop manual to the 1.5TSi - ie an inspection / potential change based on mileage only)

Don't know why not... I am!!!

That really is one hell of a man cave...

For us it depends on which road on the estate you look at - there's one road in particular that has some very upmarket new cars on it (we're talking Mclaren, Ferrari, Porsche, Range Rovers, Mercedes G and numerous high end Audi / BMW's that I see coming out from it) where the average age is probably less than three years (there's a few residents that seem to change cars every few months!). Then there are others where it's probably closer to 8 years with a few older 55 plates or similar thrown in. And then there are the outliers - like my 28 year old MX5, a neighbours 60's Jag, a 70s Scimitar and a 70s Land Rover Forward Control. Nip half a mile or so up the road and you're into a whole different kettle of fish though, as you're into an area with more socio economic issues and a much older car population.

The plate is usually on the base of the b pillar in the drivers door jamb.

Wrong... It's illegal to hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send or receive data, while driving or riding a motorcycle. This means you must not use a device in your hand for any reason, whether online or offline. For example, you must not text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web. That is not the same as being illegal to touch a phone... If the phone is in a holder and not ha d held then it is legal, although you can still be prosecuted for driving without due care and attention if appropriate.

Pretty sure the above is right but its Gen2. Still has a filter though

It probably does... The drive is away from the house and the keys are in the pouch in a small drawer in the middle of the house... But for the sake of a few quid for a new one...

Good point... I'll check again later as I had just been in the pouch so may not have closed it properly

I got the car in May 2018 and the bag shortly after. Just checked it again now and you're right it does seem like it's finally giving up... Its fine from a couple of yards off but not stood right next to the car any more although it was OK a few months ago. Looks like I'll be investing again... Thanks for the reminder to check!

My Swift has kessy and I use a Faraday bag. It's a few years old but still works perfectly as the car won't open with the key in the bag even when stood next to the car door.

Same here... Button replaced when we bought ours. Looks to be easy enough DIY though

If its ringing and a call isn't connected it answers... If a call is connected it ends it. It's not rocket science. If you don't believe it sit in the car and get someone to call you to try it.

Just use the same button - it does both actions.

Hmm... That looks like you put the screwdriver in and push something across the the right to release the light... Tricky!

Looking at the picture of the brake light itself it appears to be held in by clips rather than screwed. Hence putting something through that hole and giving it a good hard push and it should pop out.

Both may be in working order but the resistance on one will have changed and increased due to age / use and it probably being close to failing. The bulb monitoring system will have detected that and that it is above a certain threshold value and has therefore flagged the bulb out warning.

Probably just need to re sync it to the car... Press any button on the fob then unlock the car using the hidden key and lock barrel with a minute of press g the button.

If you look at the centre climate control knob that has 'menu' on it thete is a small round dot in the middle. I believe that is the cabin temperature sensor... Or at least it was in our old Octavia

We had the old Cc on our Octavia 4x4 and I always thought they were a good tyre... In bad weather and snow especially it just dragged itself through.

Yep our mk 2 4x4 was brilliant. We went looking for a direct replacement but they were like hens teeth so ended up with a Kodiaq 4x4.

Excellent... That's one hell of a mileage but it looks in great condition. Presumably it let an easy ish life and the decent weather meant minimal rust.

That looks great! Love the little lockers behind the rear wheels. And the big alloys on it.

You may just need to re sync the key again... I seem to recall the procedure is in the owners manual... Press any button on the remote then unlock using the key in the hidden lock barrel in the end of the drivers door handle.

You got a Ute!!