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  Thread: Paint rub on interior trim
Post: RE: Paint rub on interior trim

Hi, car has been serviced today. Sure enough the parcel shelf was replaced with the new velvety feel shelf under warranty. Can anybody that has a black interior that also has this type of shelf tell ...
tintin_57 Maintenance 6 4,681 05-04-2014, 01:26pm
  Thread: Paint rub on interior trim
Post: RE: Paint rub on interior trim

Good advice thanks
tintin_57 Maintenance 6 4,681 12-02-2014, 10:34pm
  Thread: Paint rub on interior trim
Post: Paint rub on interior trim

Hi I just noticed the paint seems to have rubbed away from the plastic trim around the frame of the back window. I have no idea how this could have happened as it's not in a place that is rubbing aga...
tintin_57 Maintenance 6 4,681 12-02-2014, 02:24pm
  Thread: Battery Management System software upgrade
Post: RE: Battery Management System software upgrade

(08-10-2013 04:46pm)cjfp Wrote:  Go for LRA, they'll come out to you (and you can arrange a time to suit you) , sort transfer to dealer if reqd, sort replacement car if reqd etc etc Brilliant t...
tintin_57 Technical 51 33,698 08-10-2013, 04:54pm
  Thread: Battery Management System software upgrade
Post: RE: Battery Management System software upgrade

Hi Seems our Evoque is having some battery issues now also and is sat on the drive at home and won't start at all. In this case do we call the Land Rover assistance number or the dealer? I'm slightl...
tintin_57 Technical 51 33,698 08-10-2013, 04:08pm
  Thread: Software upgrades
Post: RE: Software upgrades

Thanks for this useful thread. I checked my software version as mine is due for first service in around 2 weeks. Overall software is 3366_120109 which is what Inges version went to after it went in. I...
tintin_57 General 26 12,314 09-03-2013, 12:48pm
  Thread: Spoiler Brake Light
Post: RE: Spoiler Brake Light

Took it into the dealer and the issue was low battery voltage to the light unit! They replaced the light for a new one and all is well. I noticed the job sheet said it would have cost £147!! Thank he...
tintin_57 Technical 2 2,316 09-01-2013, 08:54pm
  Thread: Spoiler Brake Light
Post: Spoiler Brake Light

Hi First time I have followed our Evoque today and I noticed that the spoiler brake light did not come on on braking. I'm presuming this isn't normal or only happens when the headlights are on etc? T...
tintin_57 Technical 2 2,316 21-12-2012, 03:35pm
  Thread: First cold morning - evoque wouldn't open
Post: RE: Firs cold morning - evoque wouldn't open

Had the same thing today. Drivers door opened but was stuck in 2 very small places which seems to have pulled the black felt off, it was stuck to the bodywork!!! The rubber strip is all intact though....
tintin_57 General 49 21,715 30-11-2012, 08:22pm
  Thread: Peeled Black Gloss Trim
Post: RE: Peeled Black Gloss Trim

[attachment=2942]To update the thread, the dealer replaced the trim at the top of the door and the one on the left about 2 weeks ago. On cleaning I have now noticed a kink in the trim at the bottom....
tintin_57 Detailing & Car Care 12 8,794 21-10-2012, 05:59pm
  Thread: iPhone 4s iOS6 and Podcasts app
Post: iPhone 4s iOS6 and Podcasts app

Hi Has anyone noticed since Apple moved Podcasts out of 'Music' and into their own 'Podcasts' app, that when in the Evoque, some podcasts are listed under the Podcasts menu selection (as we would exp...
tintin_57 In Car Electronics 0 1,692 17-10-2012, 11:18am
  Thread: Peeled Black Gloss Trim
Post: RE: Peeled Black Gloss Trim

Well they did a really bad job. Looks like they just used a paint stick to go over where its rubbed! No way a professional auto painter did it. Hopping mad really. I complained and have now had to boo...
tintin_57 Detailing & Car Care 12 8,794 02-09-2012, 06:35pm
  Thread: Peeled Black Gloss Trim
Post: RE: Peeled Black Gloss Trim

To update. My local dealer agreed its a badly fitting trim so they are taking it in next week to take it off and adjust it and having it repainted where its rubbed off by a company they use. So hopefu...
tintin_57 Detailing & Car Care 12 8,794 22-08-2012, 03:53pm
  Thread: Peeled Black Gloss Trim
Post: RE: Peeled Black Gloss Trim

(18-08-2012 10:34pm)XFullFatTim Wrote:  That is the first time I have seen an iPad2 being used as a camera! 1st thing to hand ;)
tintin_57 Detailing & Car Care 12 8,794 18-08-2012, 11:35pm
  Thread: Peeled Black Gloss Trim
Post: RE: Peeled Black Gloss Trim

Always keep my distance with it to be honest. Noticed this just this afternoon. It is also very slightly doing the same thing in the same place on the other side. It should be able to take a couple of...
tintin_57 Detailing & Car Care 12 8,794 18-08-2012, 07:07pm
  Thread: Peeled Black Gloss Trim
Post: RE: Peeled Black Gloss Trim

(18-08-2012 05:30pm)XFullFatTim Wrote:  Do you take the car through a rotating brush type car wash by any chance? No, i've only ever jet/handwashed it myself. Always use microfibre cloths etc H...
tintin_57 Detailing & Car Care 12 8,794 18-08-2012, 05:51pm
  Thread: Peeled Black Gloss Trim
Post: RE: Peeled Black Gloss Trim

(18-08-2012 04:14pm)Jai Wrote:  Pictures speak a thousand words :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Here we go, hope this helps (added as attachment). All the peeling is on the top trim pie...
tintin_57 Detailing & Car Care 12 8,794 18-08-2012, 04:38pm
  Thread: Peeled Black Gloss Trim
Post: Peeled Black Gloss Trim

Hi Noticed a new one on mine today, wondered if anyone has seen the same? I have a 5 door, on one of the black gloss trims along the top of the back door where it meets the pillar upwards, the gloss...
tintin_57 Detailing & Car Care 12 8,794 18-08-2012, 03:44pm
  Thread: To touch her up or not to touch her up!
Post: RE: To touch her up or not to touch her up!

...and now another small one on the lip of the bonnet has appeared. Again, down to the metal. Out with the paint stick again. Is it that the paint is just not that good and is more prone to chips, or ...
tintin_57 Detailing & Car Care 36 17,841 10-08-2012, 05:58pm
  Thread: To touch her up or not to touch her up!
Post: RE: To touch her up or not to touch her up!

Thanks, I'm a bit of an amateur when it comes to cleaning the car. What would be a good off the shelf polish I could use? Thanks to posts on here I am now snow foaming (hadn't previously heard of tha...
tintin_57 Detailing & Car Care 36 17,841 11-07-2012, 06:41pm
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