Just now, AnnoyingPentium said:

 

Beats walking, Lee.

 

Plus yours is in one of the best colours.

 

Definitely beats walking 👍

 

Yeah, Corrida red is nice

 

 

20 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

That and the heated seats... jealous of you posh folk with your Elegances.

 

Yeah, drivers side doesn't work any more and last time I put it on for a passenger my smartarse youngest daughter complained it felt like she'd wet herself.

Just been outside to double check, my 2006 Elegance hasn’t got a locking main glove compartment 

1 minute ago, sepulchrave said:

 

Yeah, drivers side doesn't work any more and last time I put it on for a passenger my smartarse youngest daughter complained it felt like she'd wet herself.

 

Love that.

 

Just now, silver50 said:

Just been outside to double check, my 2006 Elegance hasn’t got a locking main glove compartment 

 

I believe Sepulchrave is referring to the little cubby with the "on" pull tab that locks. I might not have it either if VAG removed it when they facelifted the Fabia.

5 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

I believe Sepulchrave is referring to the little cubby with the "on" pull tab that locks. I might not have it either if VAG removed it when they facelifted the Fabia.

 

Pretty sure he means the big main glovebox. I don't think any of them had lockable small cubby boxes.

2 minutes ago, TMB said:

Pretty sure he means the big main glovebox. I don't think any of them had lockable small cubby boxes.

 

In which case, I've definitely not got that as mine can be opened by looking at it funny regardless of whether the key is in or not.

Edited 5 December, 20214 yr by AnnoyingPentium

18 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

 

In which case, I've definitely not got that as mine can be opened by looking at it funny regardless of whether the key is in or not.

 

If you find that the lid opens too easily, there are two metal spring clips at the top that are just pushed on. They can fall off as once happened to one of mine which makes the lid far too easy to open. Make sure you have two of them present. I took a pic of the clips...

 

 

 

Edited 5 December, 20214 yr by TMB

Just now, TMB said:

 

If you find that the lid opens too easily, there are two metal spring clips at the top that are just pushed on. They can fall off as once happened to one of mine which makes the lid far too easy to open. Mkae sure you have two of them present. I took a pic of the clips...

 

 

 

 

Cheers Lee, I'll have a play about with it when there's daylight.

1 minute ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

 

Cheers Lee, I'll have a play about with it when there's daylight.

 

Good luck with that in Scotland

29 minutes ago, silver50 said:

Just been outside to double check, my 2006 Elegance hasn’t got a locking main glove compartment 

Crime prevention advice is not to lock it . I've even heard of some crime prevention folks saying it's even better to remove content of glove box and leave it open overnight. But along with the secret knobs etc, a lot of T leafs don't know about the "hidden" tray inside the glove compartment. Difficult to spot if you don't know it's there but handy for storing documents erc.

9 minutes ago, VWD said:

Crime prevention advice is not to lock it . I've even heard of some crime prevention folks saying it's even better to remove content of glove box and leave it open overnight. But along with the secret knobs etc, a lot of T leafs don't know about the "hidden" tray inside the glove compartment. Difficult to spot if you don't know it's there but handy for storing documents erc.

 

But how would the thieves know it was locked unless they'd already broken into the car?

 

I don't understand where this 'advice' is coming from unless it's from the fecund imagination of a complete fantasist.

 

The 'secret' document compartment is for the folder containing all the manufacturers manuals and other books which is what's hidden in mine.

As posted above .

 

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I've even heard of some crime prevention folks saying it's even better to remove content of glove box and leave it open overnight.

Idea being that it's obvious( by  being open ) that glove compartment contains nothing of value and is not locked.

31 minutes ago, VWD said:

As posted above .

 

Idea being that it's obvious( by  being open ) that glove compartment contains nothing of value and is not locked.

 

The 1990's called to remind you that thieves used to steal car stereos and alloy wheels.

 

Nowadays notsomuch.

Just now, sepulchrave said:

The 1990's called to remind you that thieves used to steal car stereos and alloy wheels.

 

I'm protected against both of those through the wonders of "modern" technology... and a spare stereo 

15 minutes ago, sepulchrave said:

 

The 1990's called to remind you that thieves used to steal car stereos and alloy wheels.

 

Nowadays notsomuch.

Meanwhile back in 2021 , crime prevention advice remains the same. Anything inviting left on display is a target. Car systems are protected. Alloy wheels are locked) , but ANYTHING of value inside a car can /will be stolen for a fix. I've seen it in past.

18 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

 

I'm protected against both of those through the wonders of "modern" technology... and a spare stereo 

Fabia alloys- last person stealing them was sent to looney bin. Stereo in back street. Would you want to tangle with a 8kg JRT cross who is frightened of strangers.

Just now, VWD said:

Fabia alloys- last person stealing them was sent to looney bin

 

Aye, especially the scabby looking things that live on my Furby. 

 

1 minute ago, VWD said:

Would you want to tangle with a 8kg JRT cross who is frightened of strangers.

 

Nope, and I wouldn't like to try and deal with my springer spaniel either. Feisty wee bandit when it suits him lol.

9 minutes ago, VWD said:

Meanwhile back in 2021 , crime prevention advice remains the same. Anything inviting left on display is a target. Car systems are protected. Alloy wheels are locked) , but ANYTHING of value inside a car can /will be stolen for a fix. I've seen it in past.

 

May I remind you that you said something completely illogical about a locked glove box.

If somebody tells you something stupid you don't HAVE to repeat it to us.

My 05 53 plate Elegance didn't have a lockable glove box either. But then mine didn't have electric rear windows. Maybe stopped in late 2002?

Just now, @Lee said:

My 05 53 plate Elegance didn't have a lockable glove box either. But then mine didn't have electric rear windows. Maybe stopped in late 2002?

 

Cost-cutting measure by VAG perhaps?

2 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

 

Cost-cutting measure by VAG perhaps?

More than likely. Like switching from bolts to rivets on the door panels.

Just now, @Lee said:

More than likely. Like switching from bolts to rivets on the door panels.

 

 

We don't talk about that.

Edited 5 December, 20214 yr by AnnoyingPentium

Maybe it was a cost option, I don't know or even care, I've never used it.

Not sure if another cost saving measure but I miss the cable operated tailgate release that my 2001 estate had (beside fuel door release)

 

 

4 minutes ago, silver50 said:

Not sure if another cost saving measure but I miss the cable operated tailgate release that my 2001 estate had (beside fuel door release)

 

 

 

Must have been. I've not got that one either but the older Comfort and Elegances had it.