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  • in reply to: Advice Needed #172888
    DumfriesDik
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      I believe Motability ask you to confirm that the car ordered is suitable for your needs and you are happy with it. So, it would be prudent to do just that. You may have to do some legwork and call other dealers for their stock availability so you can get to try one.

      Do you have off road parking? The MG ZS electric has just had a face lift and might work for you?

      Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

      in reply to: EV Ordering Process #172853
      DumfriesDik
      Participant

        23 December 2021 – Refund for isolation switch received.

        Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

        in reply to: thermal runaway …EV’s #172685
        DumfriesDik
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          Yes, something gets hot so goes on fire, the fire makes it hotter so the fire gets bigger… the bigger fire makes it hotter still so more fire and so on and so on until it burns itself out. A very dangerous situation but also very rare ?

          Is it a bit like drinking too much leads to drinking more in a field? (Private joke, sorry folks)

          Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

          in reply to: Not sure what to do #172362
          DumfriesDik
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            Bummer. You need to write and let them know the situation.

            Two things I have learnt from this is, you get done at 5mph over a 50mph limit. I thought there would be more leeway. Secondly, when the signs change, that is is. I didn’t know that and again, would have thought there would be more leeway.

            Jeepers, I shall take more care that is for sure. I hope you can get this resolved.

            Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

            DumfriesDik
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              Great news

              Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

              in reply to: EV Ordering Process #172217
              DumfriesDik
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                21 December 2021 – Email sent to BP early morning concerning two things. A refund for the Isolation Switch and the site survey. Received a telephone call from BP say a refund would be authorised and he will contact me again once survey submitted. I have a dedicated person that I deal with at BP and it is very good.

                Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                in reply to: EV Ordering Process #172082
                DumfriesDik
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                  20 December 2021 – Site survey completed by AN Other company. I am not sure why the chap came to tell the truth, a lot of sighs and sucking air in through his teeth. I wasn’t involved and I don’t know what it was all about. I wonder when BP will be in touch to tell me the outcome, soon I hope. He told me I will need to pay for a trench and pay extra for this and that. I don’t think he knew how the installation was going to be funded so I didn’t treat it too seriously for now. Ah well, I will keep jumping through the hoops – roll on January.

                  Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                  in reply to: Licence #171836
                  DumfriesDik
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                    The problem with the licence is when your application goes via the medical team. Mine took an age to come through. I wrote to Grant Shapps complaining about it and received a reply from the DVLA about nine months later!

                    Best of luck.

                    Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                    in reply to: what to do? #171835
                    DumfriesDik
                    Participant

                      Well done Struth – I hope Monday goes to plan for  you.

                      Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                      in reply to: lowest mileage youve done on a lease? #171834
                      DumfriesDik
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                        Current car is showing about 16k over the three years.

                        Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                        in reply to: Misuse of disabled parking #171675
                        DumfriesDik
                        Participant

                          Yes, the abuse of disabled parking at sports centres is very frustrating. I mean, why? They go there for exercise, yet the 20 yard walk to the door is too much for them.

                          Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                          in reply to: Extended for two years – no choice. #171674
                          DumfriesDik
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                            I hear what you say, if a WAV is too big, it’s too big.

                            I mentioned it as we had a VW Transporter WAV and it was just over a foot longer than the car. It is worth mentioning that it was much easier to drive than we thought, the high driving position and great all round visibility made it a doddle to drive and park.

                            Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                            in reply to: Misuse of disabled parking #171671
                            DumfriesDik
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                              Depends on which side of the bed I get of. On a grumpy day I would politely remind the person they forgot to put their blue badge up and leave it at that. I have had too many arguments over too many years with people. It’s not my job to police it. You will never stop it, the culture in the UK stinks.

                              Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                              in reply to: Extended for two years – no choice. #171669
                              DumfriesDik
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                                Apply for the WAV. But I would seek advice the best time to start the application, not too soon or not too late.

                                Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                in reply to: It’s Christmas Bonus Time at Motability! #171568
                                DumfriesDik
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                                  I think it is always good to have choices and I choose to use Motability.

                                  Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                  DumfriesDik
                                  Participant

                                    I will only ever consider an EV when the charge points are contactless payment. Having ten apps on my phone for longer journeys isn’t my idea of fun.

                                    Start considering then as they all should be. Myth busted.

                                    Just don’t expect the best price!

                                    Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                    in reply to: Finally golf is here #171565
                                    DumfriesDik
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                                      Enjoy!

                                      Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                      in reply to: Is It Really That Difficult To Charge An Electric Car? #171501
                                      DumfriesDik
                                      Participant

                                        I think the thread title should be more like ‘Is it that hard to click bate’

                                        Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                        in reply to: Semiconductor chips VW #171487
                                        DumfriesDik
                                        Participant

                                          Improve by the end of which year?!! 😉

                                          Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                          DumfriesDik
                                          Participant

                                            Dream on Elliot. If there is an upgrade to your property, why should Motability pay for that? It is reasonable to assume that the householder would ensure their electrics are fit for the 21 century.

                                            Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                            in reply to: 5 years + #171464
                                            DumfriesDik
                                            Participant

                                              OMG I can not believe a car would take more than 2 years to be built after the order is placed. Which car did you have in mind?

                                              I suspect those with a five year lease may well be able to extend beyond 5 years, but that will be heavily modified cars and WAVs I bet.

                                              Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                              DumfriesDik
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                                                Thanks for that list @Brydo it’s like a game of Top Trumps!

                                                Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                                DumfriesDik
                                                Participant

                                                  Some serious wizardry from Hyundai, the efficiency is legendary. Boot was a bit too neat for me, but a cracking car otherwise.

                                                  Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                                  in reply to: ID3 update #171395
                                                  DumfriesDik
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                                                    Yup, I have an ID3 on order from beginning of November. I don’t even bother to think about delivery dates. The charge point gets my attention at the moment.


                                                    @Coralie
                                                    your car should be here soonish, enjoy it when it comes.

                                                    Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

                                                    in reply to: Nobody needs a new car every three years. #171394
                                                    DumfriesDik
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                                                      I kind of like the idea of second hand (<3yo) cars being offered, assuming its matched by a second hand ap. Pretty sure Motability do this with their WAVs

                                                      Skoda Enyaq Race Blue

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