Going to have a look at how the various functions work later, probably have to have the Air Con running while fiddling with buttons.
On a car that has DRL's it would be more standout to have them switched off
But this is a whole different subject on its own, but unfortunately also one of those subjects where those who actually know this will not discuss this on an open forum. If they do, I simply wouldn't believe them.
Would be nice to have an ice pack option, only for the next few days.
There are times when I would like all lights turned off, when engine is running. Sometimes I mess with my music, or am on my phone or internet when parked up at night, in our parking bay from coming in late. When lights are on parked up, it attracts attention.On a car that has DRL's it would be more standout to have them switched off
From having had cars since 1996 with start/stop, nah not really. The management systems are clever enough as well not to invoke stop/start if it notices battery is low. Just like when other factors come to play like aircon demands etc. And not only that, when stopping/starting the engine it is often in the most efficient position to get it started again. I would say that a lot of any increase in price is due to it being an upgraded model in the first place, with more equipment, a strong engine perhaps, and requiring more crank power. But realistically how often do you need to change the battery anyway
Unusual, it's normally there as soon as it gets a VIN, even whilst being built. You don't have a personalised registration by any chance do you? It doesn't recognise those. Have you tried the VIN instead?
Don't know if Ford still fit them, but the Mondeo Titanium X up until 2007 had heated / cooling seats.Would be nice to have an ice pack option, only for the next few days.
Probably because that is how a lot of people drive. I'm a late braker, and let the car slow itself before needing to brake. Some people seem to brake way too early and I often wonder how they manage to get to where they need to stop or turn before the car has ground to a halt.
That's easily fixed, turn the engine off.
Depends on the car, a well equipped model will have an uprated battery anyway. Batteries have a life of around 6yrs so it doesn't really matter if it costs £10 a year or £20 a year.
Yes possibly, you can adjust it a little through the controls of the automatic cruise control system where you can vary the distance to the vehicle in front. But still I find it too often unnecessarily flash up red and hitting the brakes when it just wasn't required. My Mercedes is very late, so late that at first I thought we didn't have it on it, but gosh does it work. Only had to experience it twice in about two years, but I can honestly say that if we didn't have that system I would not have been quick enough. And both times I suspected the person trying to cause an accident on purpose as the manoeuvre was highly unusual for no apparent reason. But as without it, I would have likely gone in the back
That's because the profit margin is so small at original point of sale and they rely on after market sales to make the real money.
My Jag has stop/start and apparently has to have two batteries, a normal sized one and a half sized one. It's going to be expensive come replacement time. Luckily car batteries seem to last for donkey's years nowadays. I can't even remember the last time I had to buy one tbh, the one in my Focus was still the original after 9 years.
No, just the bog standard plate. Will try the VIN later, provided it is easy to spot. I know they had them in the little glass bit at the front, but not spotted this one yet.
New cars and rental cars are the fastest carsJust been out in it, and the new Galaxy is incredibly nimble and light. Very quick and responsive, fast for such a big car. I did keep within the speed limits.
New cars and rental cars are the fastest cars
Have to admit, he was such a lovely person leading up and during the deal. When we went to pick the car up, he was a little off hand. He said he had a lot on, he was not not nearly as friendly as before. Missus said maybe he had a row with his wife. Just a typical salesman more likely, I thought.
I think I have the plate, it was on the drivers side. Got the 2.0 TDCi 150 Zetec. Pretty nippy it is too.
I think you are correctJust a typical salesman more likely, I thought.
They did all the classic sales tricks with my missus, even coming out with some rather silly stuff. Saying he would ring a manager in London, and ask would they go halves towards the deposit. We went along with this silliness, just to get the bloomin car deal done and get out. He really must of thought we were a pair of thickies, we just let him think it. He came back supposedly just rung up this person, who said Ford would go halves. As if they really would. The price was already inflated, just to pretend to knock it off.
I would guess that is to top up the aircon, only to be done by a professional
No idea what that thingy is, that I am pointing at. Something to do with the water perhaps ?
The thing with latest things in cars, you have no idea how to fix them. I used to fix my old cars, when things were held on with simple nuts and bolts.
No idea what that thingy is, that I am pointing at. Something to do with the water perhaps ?
The thing with latest things in cars, you have no idea how to fix them. I used to fix my old cars, when things were held on with simple nuts and bolts.
