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Thread: Evoque Dynamic (12 plate) - Firenza Red/Fuji Roof
Post: Evoque Dynamic (12 plate) - Firenza Red/Fuji Roof
Sadly, selling my pride and joy but new car forces sale.
Extremely well looked after car, washed weekly, polished every couple of months - beautiful condition. Only 28,500 miles one a 12-plate. This ... |
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cardiffevoque |
For Sale & Wanted |
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30-10-2014, 08:23pm |
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Thread: Courtesy cars
Post: RE: Courtesy cars
I've had a variety of courtesy cars from Stratstones Newport when my Evoque has been in for repair/service. Jag XF, RR Sport (old model), FL2 and humble Focus. Whilst there is supposedly a £12/day fee... |
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cardiffevoque |
General |
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30-08-2014, 05:36pm |
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Thread: Predicted depreciation 2y-3y?
Post: RE: Predicted depreciation 2y-3y?
I've been looking at trading in recently for a new Dynamic and top whack trade in for my Dynamic (May 2012, 22,000 miles, 2 services) is £28K (two independent dealers quoted me this). With dealers now... |
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cardiffevoque |
General |
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18-05-2014, 05:45pm |
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Thread: Steering wheel problems
Post: RE: Steering wheel problems
I had the same issue the other month. I noticed that all my steering wheel back lights were not working. I then found that the cruise control buttons did not function (right side) but the phone and vo... |
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cardiffevoque |
General |
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22-12-2013, 01:37pm |
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Thread: Range Rover Evoque Configurator
Post: RE: Range Rover Evoque Configurator
I had a play too and at the risk of sounding negative the configurator is rather low rent. Not what I would expect from Land Rover. I know it's a global configurator to suit all markets but it comes a... |
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cardiffevoque |
General |
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22-12-2013, 01:14pm |
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Thread: Brake pad wear
Post: Brake pad wear
Just had my 2012 Evoque serviced (13,400 miles). The Health Check Sheet they give you indicates that my rear brake pads are wearing heavily and more than the fronts. The service chap said they are fin... |
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cardiffevoque |
Technical |
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31-05-2013, 10:07am |
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Thread: How do you like your evoque navigation system?
Post: RE: How do you like your evoque navigation system?
I find the Sat Nav rather clunky to use and the screen is not very well laid out - touch screen buttons are rather oddly scattered and don't offer a clean view of things. Having said that it seems to ... |
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cardiffevoque |
My Range Rover Evoque |
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20-03-2013, 10:46am |
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Thread: Anyone else gone from a Hot Hatch to an Evoque?
Post: RE: Anyone else gone from a Hot Hatch to an Evoque...
I also moved direct from a Scirocco (170bhp) to an Evoque. I loved the Roc and thought I'd miss the handling and performance. In the end I have loved having the Evoque and the handling and performance... |
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General |
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17-03-2013, 03:43pm |
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Thread: MPG... What's the problem?
Post: RE: MPG... What's the problem?
Fuel economy is a real let down for me too. I have noticed that on a trip to London the other day, on a long stretch of 40 mph I managed to eek out 46mpg. This is far from normal though. 33-35 mpg is ... |
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cardiffevoque |
General |
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16-03-2013, 02:49pm |
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Thread: MPG... What's the problem?
Post: RE: MPG... What's the problem?
Managed to see 43.5 mpg on the dash readout over Christmas, but then I had been driving at 70 mph for a short while then a long stretch at 60mph and a slow 40mph to centre of London on the M4 in relat... |
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cardiffevoque |
General |
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06-01-2013, 11:40am |
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Thread: Rear Wiper
Post: RE: Rear Wiper
Yeah thanks BobM for diligently typing this out for me - I guess I should have looked in the manual first! Will have to give it a try when I next wash the car. |
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cardiffevoque |
Tips & Tricks |
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01-12-2012, 11:58pm |
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Thread: Rear Wiper
Post: Rear Wiper
Does anyone know how to access the rear wiper to chenge the blade or even park it in the down position so I can wash the blade properly? |
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cardiffevoque |
Tips & Tricks |
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30-11-2012, 06:53pm |
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Thread: 50.4 MPG
Post: RE: 50.4 MPG
My car has done 7300 miles so far and still nowhere near the mpg most of getting. heavy stop start driving has seen 28mpg in town and driven at more usual motorway speeds I get 33-35mpg. High 30s and ... |
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cardiffevoque |
General |
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30-11-2012, 06:50pm |
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Thread: Saving your wiper blades on frosty mornings
Post: RE: Saving your wiper blades on frosty mornings
The parking of the wipers highter up the screen also helps when washing the car in that you can pull both wipers away from the screen without the arms snagging on the trailing edge of the bonnet.
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cardiffevoque |
Tips & Tricks |
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30-11-2012, 06:38pm |
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Thread: Auto Wipers aaaaarrrrggg!!!!
Post: RE: Auto Wipers aaaaarrrrggg!!!!
It sounds like your rain sensitive wipers are functioning fine. Mine do the same frenzied wipe on occasions and it used to be the same with my VW Scirocco. It's something I've just grown used to. Howe... |
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cardiffevoque |
General |
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28-11-2012, 08:07pm |
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Thread: Top Up Oil
Post: RE: Top Up Oil
Good idea IKM....thanks for the tip. However on this instance I wanted to top up quickly as I was away from home and didn't like running the car on the lower end of the dipstick. |
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cardiffevoque |
General |
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11-11-2012, 11:19pm |
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Thread: Top Up Oil
Post: RE: Top Up Oil
Sorry if I'm coming to this thread late...Just joined up!
I recently topped up my oil after 6000 miles of mainly motorway miles. It was hard to find the right spec oil I must say. No LR dealers in W... |
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General |
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11-11-2012, 11:03pm |