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  • in reply to: Got our new car, how to keep it looking new? #311685
    DumfriesDik
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      For that reason i dislike Rain-X etc as well, never had a good experience with any water repellent on the windshield.

      I’ve never noticed a problem with micro beading and love the stuff!


      @Brydo
      if you ask 20 people what they recommend, I suspect you would get 20 different recommendations. I have used Poorboy’s products in the past, when cleaning the car was a pleasure. Now I get the car valeted every six months and don’t mind which products are used.

      Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

      in reply to: WAV vs Swivel seats #311682
      DumfriesDik
      Participant

        At a recent show, I saw the car seat double as the seat for the wheelchair. The frame of the wheelchair was carried separately. And the whole seat moved in and out of the car electrically. Well worth getting along to a Live event when one is near you, whereby you can get all touchy feely and try things out / ask questions etc..

        I have no experience of such things. But here is an example.

        Best wishes to you and your mum.

        Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

        in reply to: Had a bump #311396
        DumfriesDik
        Participant

          Sorry to hear about your bump.

          Everything seems to conspire against you sometimes, but I hope things fall into place, and you are soon back in your I6.

          Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

          in reply to: Winter fuel allowance #311122
          DumfriesDik
          Participant

            Good heads up.

            My scam text was from EVRI and unable to deliver a package. It was very good, and I even had an EVRI delivery just the day before. I suspect a bit of insider trading. Total scam.

            • This reply was modified 1 month, 3 weeks ago by DumfriesDik.

            Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

            in reply to: Any other Soda Stream Fans? #311100
            DumfriesDik
            Participant

              Gf used to taste just the full strength syrup 😖😣🤢

              Cor blimey! I don’t know if that is impressive or not! 🤢

              • This reply was modified 1 month, 3 weeks ago by DumfriesDik.

              Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

              DumfriesDik
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                As part of your ‘research’, I would ask the council what they are proposing or suggesting for on street charging in your area. On top of that, if you are not put off, I would look at what chargers are available near you where you can kill some time whilst your car charges. Such as doing a weekly shop, restaurants or entertainment.

                Don’t go to charge, go to do something and let the car charge whilst you are busy.

                ZapMap is a good resource.

                • This reply was modified 1 month, 3 weeks ago by DumfriesDik.

                Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                in reply to: Any other Soda Stream Fans? #311025
                DumfriesDik
                Participant

                  I do like a sparkling drink but don’t do sugar

                  Good news, no sugar in Pepsi Max or any of the Zero products! Enjoy!!

                  Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                  in reply to: Enyaq Keyfob Issues #310828
                  DumfriesDik
                  Participant

                    This is to prevent the key from constantly communicating with the car.

                    VAG keys don’t work like this. They turn themselves off if there is no movement, so no communication.


                    @JoJoe
                    – yeah, I think swapping out the battery every 12 months is ‘normal’. It would be interesting to know how frequent others change their battery.

                    Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                    in reply to: A74-A8 to Glasgow, Anyone drove it lately? #310769
                    DumfriesDik
                    Participant

                      Well, Dumfries is about half way between Durham and Glasgow, if you need a comfort break and rest for an hour or however long, you would be welcome. We have tea!

                       

                      Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                      in reply to: Winter hanging basket September ??? #310704
                      DumfriesDik
                      Participant

                        Google is your friend! And I think you are spot on with late summer.

                        Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                        in reply to: A74-A8 to Glasgow, Anyone drove it lately? #310703
                        DumfriesDik
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                          It’s my local road!

                          There are plenty of chargers on it, with some just off, including Tesla chargers. The FastNed at Hamilton are good, but the food (McDo) is a bit of a hike. We sometimes stop at Abington for a splash and dash, with a BK of course! It is Applegreen, Tesla and I think Gridserve.

                          Carlisle has a good IONITY just off J44 with a Starbucks if that is your thing.

                          Is there anything else I help with?

                          Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                          in reply to: Traveling to Czech Republic in EV Car #310567
                          DumfriesDik
                          Participant

                            another website with another credentials and profile to maintain… Hopefully someone on this forum can share their experience. We drove to Czech Republic in the past, but then it was a proper ICE 7 seater.

                            Try a password manager!

                            I doubt very much that anyone on this forum will have taken an EV to the Czech Republic. But fingers crossed.

                            Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                            in reply to: Traveling to Czech Republic in EV Car #310526
                            DumfriesDik
                            Participant

                              Have you asked on Speak EV? You are much more likely to hear from someone who has experience of travels in Europe on that website.

                              Sounds like an epic journey, enjoy!

                              Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                              DumfriesDik
                              Participant

                                I think it is a crass website and vile.

                                Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                in reply to: Letting lease lapse #310243
                                DumfriesDik
                                Participant

                                  If you see a car you like at a price you like, order it, don’t wait for the next quarter. Vehicles have a nasty habit of being dropped from the scheme or the AP going up.

                                  But if you need the money for the AP, why not have a break for a couple or three months?

                                  Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                  in reply to: Traveling abroad with a dog #310242
                                  DumfriesDik
                                  Participant

                                    Maybe post on a motorhome forum. Folk on the forum take dogs overseas all the time. I used motorhomefun

                                    Have a good time!

                                    Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                    in reply to: Servicing #310138
                                    DumfriesDik
                                    Participant

                                      I had my Mazda serviced by the local Renault garage. Authorised by Motability of course. Nae bother.

                                      Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                      in reply to: Kia EV3 on order, Ohme charger- which tariff? #309877
                                      DumfriesDik
                                      Participant

                                        I have an Ohme charger, Octopus IOG and a VAG car and it works just fine. I do use white goods overnight. I let Octopus take control of charging, in that I don’t have a schedule in the car and the charger is dumb.

                                        If you are not using white goods overnight, there may be a more suitable plan for you. A friend uses OVO for example.

                                        Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                        in reply to: Bought 2TB Manhattan Freeview Aerial Box #309827
                                        DumfriesDik
                                        Participant

                                          I went a slightly different route and got an Apple TV+, it has breathed new life into an ‘old’ Sony TV. I don’t pay a subscription but do use all the catch up TV players.

                                          The Manhattan box sounds like a good substitution for Sky.

                                          Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                          DumfriesDik
                                          Participant

                                            You could ask Fish

                                            Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                            DumfriesDik
                                            Participant

                                              Nice car and a good price just now.

                                              Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                              in reply to: Cuppa born #309449
                                              DumfriesDik
                                              Participant

                                                Yeah, sorry, I didn’t check availability on the scheme.


                                                @Rene
                                                , I think the Explorer is a class and size up from the Born isn’t it?

                                                Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                                in reply to: Cuppa born #309444
                                                DumfriesDik
                                                Participant

                                                  VW ID3 or Skoda Elroq if you want electric. Same stable mates.

                                                  Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                                  DumfriesDik
                                                  Participant

                                                    Any plans for your retirement then?

                                                    Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                                    in reply to: travel insurance any thoughts #307973
                                                    DumfriesDik
                                                    Participant

                                                      Make sure your conditions are covered by your Nationwide account or if any additional premiums. My parents were with Nationwide and a premium was required for my dad.

                                                      Yup, Nationwide here with additions as well.

                                                      I had to use them in anger when I got epididymitis whilst in France. They were very good.

                                                      Also used their breakdown cover whilst in Europe in my private vehicle. 20 miles over the border in to Southern Ireland, or just Ireland! Also, very good.

                                                      Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

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