Recent content by intransient1

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    Brand

    I had 2 Elddis vans both leaked both were build using the SoLiD construction method.
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    Electrical and plumbing carry bags

    Lots of lovely free bags available at the shows and I always can use them for the shopping when were away.
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    March 2018 competition - trying a bit too hard?

    It is always handy to have spares lol.
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    European touring tips

    Depending on what time of year your planning to go get an ACSI card to help the budget go further. Take it easy, 50 mph will get you there but with less stress.
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    VW Group emissions scandal

    This is the report. • Home page • Auto & Bike: Cars • #Dieselgate: problems for 45% of cars after the update of the software rigger NEWS #Dieselgate: problems for 45% of cars after the update of the software rigger January 19, 2018 67% of the Belgian owners of a VW Group vehicle...
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    VW Group emissions scandal

    Too true.
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    VW Group emissions scandal

    The problem lies in the fact that a third of UK vehicles have not had the update. Many taxi drivers learned early on that there were problems, some vehicles have been scrapped following RTA,s. Then there is also the fact that many people just accept the change as being part and parcel of the...
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    VW Group emissions scandal

    There are only 1.2 million affected vehicles in the UK (VW figures). So to date we have been very lucky in the UK.
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    VW Group emissions scandal

    The 40% figure is from a Belgian motoring organisation as they are following this more closely than most countries. Before anyone asks why doesn't the AA take up the problem they have a contract with VW to perform the update, so they have a vested interested as they get paid. I didn't have...
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    VW Group emissions scandal

    Not all vehicles get the adverse effects, but the incidence of problems now being reported from around the world has now reached over 40%. As for the 2 years of "Trust Building Measures" if there was not a problem with the update why would VW be offering to do any post fix repairs free of...
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    VW Group emissions scandal

    This is a hard one to deal with. All EA189 engines in VW, Seat, Skoda and Audi fitted in the Euro 5 vehicles need to have the engine software updated to as VW management stated to the TSC to remove the offending "Cheat Mode". Unfortunately when the update has been applied the changes have...
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    The latest caravan "Must Have Accessory"

    At that price its cheaper to buy a Safefil bottle then you can see how much is left and benefit from cheaper gas.
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    home or away

    For the last 2 years we have been to the Hollies just outside Lowestoft £10 a night including hookup.
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    Revealed: Owner Satisfaction Awards 2018

    No surprise that no British manufacturer made the top spot.
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    Where not to speed.

    abuse abuse lol