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Digital mileage correction places will be very busy.
Indeed. However, if anyone does go down that route they need to be careful as some tools like the OBDSTAR X300M cannot always access some of the modules. In some BMWs, the millage is held across several modules. What will be popular are the Mileage Blockers.
@Kezo Indeed route E is simple, effective, quick and looks a dogs dinner !
Edit: Recent events suggest my installation might not go ahead, I’m waiting on Ohme’s response. I’ve looked into having a private EV install, but the quotes are all around £1100-1500 which is a significant chunk towards a 3 year old city car. I can’t justify £1100 to try an EV for three years. To replace my current lease car with another similar, the AP would be no more than £399.
@Kezo I anticipated there could be potential issues with this install as can be seen in my earlier posts. I proposed three options (A, B, and C) for the cable route, all were within the standard installation, and according to my local electrician are nice simple options. The installer choose option E and now wont budge. Route E is unsightly, however, I would accept it if the cable was run along the bottom, not 50 cm from the bottom of the wall running horizontal along its full length. As it turned out, they never had all the correct parts on the van and had to reschedule, so that has given me time to think.
I appreciate they work on tight margins as the work is subcontracted out, but surely the customer as some say?
I compromised, he is now locking down and claiming all my ideas don’t meet regulations. With regards the brickwork issue, the cable can be removed for any access, I’m just trying to avoid any unnecessary holes in the mortar that don’t have to be there.
I’m going to be looking at ICE cars again today. I appreciate I will come under July rules, but it will allow me to move forward.
There no reason why the cable can’t run across botton course as in photo abd its perfectly acceptable to do so, as long as its under the dpc, giving your brother room to work!
I asked for the cable to go at the bottom and he said no, the cable will get damp ! I assumed he meant the Cat 5, but he said either the SWA or ULtra EV ?
I’ve seen the ones you hammer into the mortar joint, or drill a small 5mm hole and insert a wood plug to secure the nail. I was hoping they would use that type as I cannot drill into the brickwork (long story).
Alas, they insist on using some form of cleat, so I may as well stick with SWA and a twisted pair for the CT.
I have fully framed ledge and brace gates with 22mm T&G that weigh a ton hanging of 4 fixings into the mortar joints, so I’m sure a 6m run of 6mm SWA should be fine.
It’s only a temp install as later on all the SWR is going to be taken of the wall and going in the ground, so I don’t want to be left with 6m of brick holes.
Edit: In attached image, can the Ultra EV (not the Cat 5) run along the very bottom of the brickwork like that?
cable cleats
What are the issues I should be aware of using Ultra EV with cleats vs Safe D Clips? I’ve only discussed the SWR to Ultra EV.
Can the Safe D Clips go into mortar joints, and can they be removed easily?
The epod supply goes straight into the box however, you’ll be lucky if you get it installed with EVUltra cable, more likely SWA.
I’ve been offered an upgrade to Ultra EV by the installer. A good price as well !
I don’t trust main dealers, let alone Kwik Fit ! With my own car, I had to use the main dealer for servicing to maintain the warranty, but I always double checked the work afterwards. 9 time out of 10, I had to drain a litre of oil out the engine as the dipstick over filled it !
Indeed, if it fails at Kwik Fit and they don’t allow you to drive away, how does the car get to the main dealer, ditto for Main dealer and tyres. What a headache !
If it fails at Kwikfit you can drive it to a prearranged repairer (dealership), providing the failure isn’t classed as dangerous and car is still road worthy.
On balance, Kwik Fit is going to be the better option for me, do I have to get clearance from Motability to take it there?
I suppose it would depend on, if the car failed its MOT test, whether it was something Kwikfit would be permitted to repair, or whether it would need taking back to the main dealer for a manufacturer’s warranty repair, or if it needed OEM parts or dealer computer access to programme parts etc. Obviously if it failed on tyres, Kwikfit doing the MOT would be ideal. A bit of a 50/50 gamble!
Indeed, if it fails at Kwik Fit and they don’t allow you to drive away, how does the car get to the main dealer, ditto for Main dealer and tyres. What a headache !
I drove a 2023 Nissan Qashqai for a while, and had a 2023 Tucson. Both have similar room in the drivers area. I’m quite small and had the seat fully forward in the Tucson, with the seat fully back there is quite a lot of room. For £349, the Tucson is a nice roomy car and really comfy to drive.
It’s worth checking this website: https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/out-and-about/car-search
from the very popular electric monochrome ( had a longer lead time ) that was ZERO AP and has now been increased to £1999 ( to slow demand possibly) and tbh it was a lot of car for zero AP and I always thought its AP would increase )
Ditto. I was looking at the Monochrome and EV3. I felt the Monochrome was worth a £0 AP, but not anymore than £300 (IMHO). The Mini dealer was confident the AP would increase, but to £1999 ! The EV3 Air at £299 was good value, although there were many dealers offering it for £0, one of which has only increased it back to £299 and not the current £999 set from today.
I may have come up with a temp solution. Instead of clipping the SWR every 350-400mm onto dodgy brickwork. I was thinking of fitting some treated 3×1 (fixings every 2m) then the SWR can be fitted to the 3×1.
The 3×1 could easily be unclipped, dropped to the floor or raised up out the way for any work. @Kezo thank you for the offer, I’ll cross these bridges as they arise.
I was more concerned that ‘if’ the situation prevented the install leading to a second cancelled order within a month or two, I’d be in a difficult situation with Motability.
Update. I’ve found it and reinstated it. I don’t know what’s going on. (Not just here – but the wider world)
lol It’s crazy out there, especially if you work in academia.
I think it may have been deleted due to the word in the title.
If so, I can’t repeat the word, but can say the word stems from the Medieval Latin Bulgarus. So, it’s been around a long time. I used it as a verb, but it can equally be used as a noun.
Unlucky Alf from the Fast Show used the word a lot….before the watershed.
@Doughnut what happened to your other thread?
Not sure, I replied to it earlier on and since then its vanished.
@Kezo I have another route for the cable through the loft (entrance and exit via the eves) , and have discussed this with ohme. Whilst they agree in princible, it may require a visit to inspect. Re: brickwork, if my first choice route is no go, then it can go around the external brickwork along the bottom course. However my brother (builder) has found an issue with the dpc and damp bridging which is going to require serious attention. Insurance co has said no fixings until they have had their people look at it.
Should have said, the cable cannot run around top due to fancy brickwork and being in a conservation area.
Insurance, finance and extras. As a Motability customer, you do not accumulate No Claims Bonus. However, Motability’s insurers will provide a ‘driver claims record’ which many insurers these days will treat in the same way. Be warned that you can only request one of these records per policy year, so don’t request one until you need it or it may be out of date.
@glos-guy Firstly, that was an incredibly useful and informative thread. With regards the ‘Drivers Claim Record’. I’ve not requested one yet and my 3 years are up end of September. If I requested a Record before my next lease, will it cover all three years of my current lease?Cheers guys, some very useful comments. Once I’ve gone through the ‘basic’ installation process, the unit will be moved just inside the garage, so hopefully that may negate any condensation issues. Initially, until the Ohme is moved, I will require an 8 metre cable, so its looks like I will go for the Home Pro.
Like @kdwolf and @Elliot I have to travel to the office and carry out field work. It appears the accredited motability advisers in the various dealers I contacted are unable to get their head around disabled people working.
I should be okay for the next 3 years if this lease is successful. If however, any judicial challenge fails, then its back to private ownership, only this time my 25 odd year no claims bonus won’t be available due to my current lease .
To be honest I would not trust the word of the salesman.
You can still find the Arthur Daley’s out there. I came across a classic last week, all he needed was the sheepskin coat and trilby.
I was offered the Mini Countryman SE Classic ALL4 with zero AP (normally £499). The deal was arranged over the phone and the sales lady was quite happy to confirm it for me in writing. After going through all the sign-up process, she then said there was no point in confirming the zero AP deal as my order with them states there is nothing to pay.
That makes logical sense, but what I was told PRE signing the paperwork, and what I was told POST signing the paperwork conflicted. This reminded me of the Arthur Daley days many years ago. If I found out they were not being up-front, I wouldn’t have time to cancel and place a new order with another dealer.
Should I be concerned?
They reduced ap to zero on my MG, after I sent them a email of a link from BigDaves offers and deals (above
), of another dealer, paper work was amended, also received an email saying they have matched the zero ap, that BigDave had posted..I arranged the removal of the AP over the phone, so no email audit. I was told the paperwork sent to Motability will show the original AP, but on my paperwork it show £0 owing.
), of another dealer, paper work was amended, also received an email saying they have matched the zero ap, that BigDave had posted..