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A friend has had his caravan collected from Wiltshire by the dealer in Yorkshire that supplied it, completed warranty work and returned... -
ProfJohnL replied to the thread Towing mirror minefield query….Aprt from method to mount extension mirrors, what system the car has for side mirrors is largely immaterial if the can see past the...
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ProfJohnL replied to the thread Volvo xc60.As with caravans, the car manufacturer has no commercial contract with the end user, and thus no obligation to provide endusers with...
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My Skoda Superb was looked after by an established VAG independent. They could use certain elements of the VAG diagnostic suite but any...
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That's restraint of trade - in the USA car makers are obliged to publish technical servicing/repair data so that any workshop can find...
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ProfJohnL replied to the thread CRIS Registration problem.Again, you have deliberatly twisted what I wrote. I did not say the OP's caravan had been previous registered. I referred to the...
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ProfJohnL replied to the thread Volvo xc60.Both ICE and EV's use multiple subassemblies over and above just the drive system, some of these systems are found in both ICE and EV's...
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I agree - the fiat is annual or 9000 miles. I think it's the same as the ICE version (even though it's a completely different car)...
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ProfJohnL replied to the thread Kia sportage petrol 1.6 turbo 2020.Provided the towed trailer is within the vehicles towing limits, then you can tow with a petrol powered car. The engine characteristics...
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To be fair, a reduction in mpg or miles/kwh from solo figures is expected whether towing with petrol, diesel or EV
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Expect a significant reduction in mpg when towing with a petrol. But if you don’t do many miles compared to solo it’s not an issue. My...
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Yes before diesel became mainstream there's wasn't much alternative to a petrol engine. I've had a range of non turbos, plus Saab 9000...
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We used to tow a 1250 kg caravan with a 1.8 automatic petrol Astra non-turbo, towing ratio about 97% - it wasn't as good as our present...
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However CRA 2015 over rides any warranty and there is nothing in CRA 2015 that the item should be serviced annually. In addition, if it...
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ProfJohnL replied to the thread CRIS Registration problem.This true, but someone may have already registered an older caravan, and are now selling it, so it would have a cris indentity
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