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  Thread: Evoque's New Big Brother
Post: RE: Evoque's New Big Brother

(14-03-2013 10:10am)BA74 Wrote:  Must admit it looks pretty good. Thought they would have evolved it a bit more rather than just replicating the Evoque. I agree. I do like the look of it. And ...
stef.c Other Vehicles 63 29,043 15-03-2013, 09:51am
  Thread: Electronic Seat Adjustments
Post: Electronic Seat Adjustments

Just started fiddling with this recently (after a rather annoying event in which I lost my settings) and I noticed that occasionally the seat won't fully adjust to a memory setting when a number is pr...
stef.c General 11 5,529 10-02-2013, 10:46pm
  Thread: Winter Health Check
Post: RE: Winter Health Check

Just spoke to service dept and they reckon its not really worth it as there is a service due in a couple of months anyway. Will just be doubling up on costs.
stef.c General 3 2,168 08-02-2013, 02:58pm
  Thread: Winter Health Check
Post: Winter Health Check

Is this worth getting done? Does anybody know exactly what it is they check? And does it go onto your log book so it looks good when you sell? It's £39.99. Might be worth it for oil top up alone a...
stef.c General 3 2,168 07-02-2013, 09:30pm
  Thread: iPhone Battery Drain
Post: RE: iPhone Battery Drain

I don't think its so much if it takes a charge when the ignition is off thats the problem, its more a general concern that it may be draining the car battery too much if its left in ALL the time. So...
stef.c In Car Electronics 7 4,140 13-11-2012, 02:28pm
  Thread: iPhone Battery Drain
Post: iPhone Battery Drain

Does anybody know if its OK to leave an iPod or iPhone attached via USB all the time? I know it will draws power as it takes a charge but will this drain the car battery too much if left in? I was g...
stef.c In Car Electronics 7 4,140 12-11-2012, 06:56pm
  Thread: Flat Battery - Again
Post: RE: Flat Battery - Again

(12-11-2012 10:29am)tyke2 Wrote:  Stef Thanks for that. I dont suppose you know what the software update was? Regards I am afraid I don't have any more specific info than it was a general 'so...
stef.c General 95 36,651 12-11-2012, 06:31pm
  Thread: Flat Battery - Again
Post: RE: Flat Battery - Again

Funny - I'm surprised this isn't common knowledge but I have had this issue resolved. I had the same problem a lot of people seem to be having. The 'low battery warning' constantly when switching on...
stef.c General 95 36,651 11-11-2012, 09:25pm
  Thread: Need to brake between gear changes on auto?
Post: Need to brake between gear changes on auto?

In the manual it states you should have your foot on the brake before switching gears on the automatic. As I'm new to automatics I'm not sure if this is really necessary or not? Will it damage the tra...
stef.c General 4 2,106 02-10-2012, 07:45pm
  Thread: Plastic Seat Backing
Post: RE: Plastic Seat Backing

(31-08-2012 02:38pm)WB Wrote:  Should be available as a part but as LRparts.ru website is down its difficult to know for sure - try calling a dealer's parts department and they should be able to...
stef.c General 11 4,520 31-08-2012, 06:09pm
  Thread: Plastic Seat Backing
Post: Plastic Seat Backing

Does anybody know if its possible to get the back textured plastic part of the front seat replaced without replacing the whole seat? I've looked at it closely and it does seem to be separate to the ma...
stef.c General 11 4,520 31-08-2012, 02:37pm
  Thread: Yet more problems 'WARNING LOW BATTERY'
Post: RE: Yet more problems 'WARNING LOW BATTERY'

Not sure if this has been resolved but I had the exact same problem. Had been going on for several weeks, and had been told it was 'totally normal' to get the 3 minute warning when playing the radio w...
stef.c General 25 36,172 31-08-2012, 01:24pm
  Thread: How Often Do You Check Fluid Levels?
Post: RE: How Often Do You Check Fluid Levels?

(11-07-2012 04:39pm)Token Wrote:  Ha ha...not mockery and derision at all...just an admission that we are all completely hopeless and deserve to break down!! Of course we should all be checking ...
stef.c General 21 8,626 11-07-2012, 04:54pm
  Thread: How Often Do You Check Fluid Levels?
Post: RE: How Often Do You Check Fluid Levels?

(11-07-2012 03:48pm)doug Wrote:  So are you telling me that your not checking your tyres & lights each day as well ;) Many many emails of mockery and derision! I will be the one laughing wh...
stef.c General 21 8,626 11-07-2012, 04:21pm
  Thread: Wheel/Alloy Kerbed
Post: RE: Wheel/Alloy Kerbed

(11-07-2012 12:43pm)WB Wrote:  depending on how deep it is and how handy you are you could just pick up some sparkle silver paint and touch it in yourself. Hmm not sure. I actually do retouchin...
stef.c Detailing & Car Care 15 9,098 11-07-2012, 01:01pm
  Thread: How Often Do You Check Fluid Levels?
Post: RE: How Often Do You Check Fluid Levels?

(11-07-2012 12:30pm)MartinP Wrote:  Oooopps.....I don't think I've looked under the bonnet yet! Anybody know where the lever is? God, you guys are slack!!! Haha. Yeah I guess it 'should' be OK...
stef.c General 21 8,626 11-07-2012, 12:38pm
  Thread: Wheel/Alloy Kerbed
Post: Wheel/Alloy Kerbed

What is the best solution for this? I have been in touch with my detailer who has recommended a few good places to take it to be fixed. The only one close to me is Wheel Works in Crawley. They seem to...
stef.c Detailing & Car Care 15 9,098 11-07-2012, 12:16pm
  Thread: How Often Do You Check Fluid Levels?
Post: How Often Do You Check Fluid Levels?

In the manual its says to do this for everything - oil, brake fluid, washer fluid, engine coolant etc EVERY WEEK. However I am pretty certain this is overkill. Especially given the self diagnoses the ...
stef.c General 21 8,626 11-07-2012, 12:08pm
  Thread: Message for stef-c
Post: RE: Message for stef-c

(30-04-2012 02:57pm)griff Wrote:  Hi Stef-c Can you enable personal messages in your profile. I have a message for you. Click on "Edit Options" in your personal mail folder and then click enab...
stef.c General 3 2,162 30-04-2012, 04:53pm
  Thread: Auto Express eD4 Review
Post: RE: Auto Express eD4 Review

(27-04-2012 06:10pm)IKM Wrote:  I agree, totally confused on the trim issue. However, the car illustrated has a single exhaust, which I understand only features on the Td4 and ed4. In addition, ...
stef.c General 4 2,586 27-04-2012, 06:23pm
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