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Interior smell is hard to hold, we kept our “new-car-smell” for around 1.5 years by simply keeping it clean (no detergents, just good ol’ dust rag), and no drinks nor food in it. Didn’t even get takeaway in it. For the outside, hand wash of course. Protective coatings are a bit misleading, most of the stuff they sell you isn’t actually a coating as such – a “real” ceramic coating, which does last for 6+ months (you’ll still have to wash the car though), will cost you a lot more than the tenner for a bottle of some random stuff. For us, basically “the usual”. Handwash only, decent foam lance, wheel brush, two buckets. For foam i use Autoglym Polar Blast, served me well so i don’t bother looking further. For Shampoo i use Autoglym Polar Wash, also applied through the foam lance – you CAN get away with one bucket that way, if you desire. I still use two, but it’s more habit. For coating, it depends. I have had great results with Autobrite MagiSeal, but i’ll give you the best tip ever: realise that the paint on new cars is actually awful, and the best thing you could do is to give it a paint correction. Even just claying will do wonders, i promise you. I clayed the Golf top to bottom, and it was night and day. After that, as mentioned, either MagiSeal if you’re lazy, or a (good) wax. I’d suggest Soft99 Fusso Coat dark (japanese brand) – it’s amazing. Pretty dear for a wax, but worth the weight in gold, genuinely. Going to be one of the first things i’ll do to the car as well, once i’ve read into waxing pearl paints (not sure if there’s something to consider, haven’t looked into that yet). I didn’t put as much effort into a decontaminator, i just got an Amazon grade Iron/Fallout remover, never really felt the need to go balls to the wall on that front. Important is a decent snow lance for pre-wash, decent mitt for washing (and decent microfibre towels for drying), and some good ol’ elbow grease. If you’re confident, definitely clay the car down, too (i know i will). If you do, get a reasonably decent detailer spray for lubricant (something like Meguires Quik Detailer is good enough, and it’s spelled correctly).
All of @Rene recommedations.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Well done @juniper. I get mine 3rd November. Not to long to wait.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Sounds like a “fun day” not! I hope that the lad is okay? @Rich44
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025@ajn I did not know that you was a black fellow lol
Mean while it’s is very over cast and mainly gray skies. Threats of the wet stuff, but managed to avoid it on a quick dash to Asda’s. Temps of 17C out doors.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Looking for some advice here (will be contacting dealership tommorrow) Have came home to a red urgent safety recall for my car effectively leaking fuel between a high pressure line and fuel rails Now I know the nearest dealerships to me who take on the Peugeot motability repairs and servicing are always run off there feet and im highly unlikely to get a quick appointment however the letter states that this issue could lead to a full on vehicle fire If I am to fone and the next appointment is weeks away is it best to get a hire car organised through motability in the interim as to not risk the likelihood of the vehicle fire( I have bad luck consistently so knowing me I’d be the one who gets a fire haha) and to further avoid the risk of a claim on my policy for something thats outwith my control
Just for the benefit of other Peugeot drivers. what model is the car concerned in the brief? Thanks
Edit: found on Reddit :-
Go to peugeot r/peugeot • 2 days ago HillGreenwich
1.2 MHEV 2023-2025 Recall
Hi All – just a heads up to anyone with this model that Stellantis have issued a recall but nothing too concerning. I arrived home to a letter on it tonight. I made it just six weeks with this car and no issues….!Car fire safety recall hits 28 different models including Fiat …Stellantis, the parent company of Peugeot, is recalling 72,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk caused by a faulty fuel pipe. The issue involves a high-pressure fuel pipe, specifically in vehicles with the 1.2-liter petrol engine, mostly in mild-hybrid variants, produced between 2023 and 2025. Loose nuts on the pipe can cause leaks and potentially lead to fires. Stellantis has initiated the recall process and will contact affected owners. The repair involves retightening the connections, a process that should take less than 30 minutes and will be free of charge
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025started binging at me , veered to the left and up onto a grass verge while scraping along a previously damaged small slatted metal railing.
Oo-er. So the car for some reason veered to the left? Do you know why the car did this carmad. It sounds rather scary that for some reason it took over and crashed your car. I do hope you are okay.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Great stuff @Matty M enjoy the new car, and please share some picture with us. Thanks Matty.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Lovely day here with clear skies and 25.7C temps.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025@Glos Guy You could be right on the money there Glos, but only time will tell I guess.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Don’t worry as you will be asleep when the ram rod your dick lol. Seriously good luch and I hope it can be successfully repaired. @MFillingham
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025I had a good hour and a Half test drive and found it to be excellent all round. very comfortable sports seat and the dash is awesome. Drives beautifully. Colour I chose is metalic Portmantoo Blue. Options went for the tech pack.
Portimao Blue looks fab on the X1 and X2. I think it’d be a toss up between that and Space Silver for me. I miss our BMW and will most likely move back to one at the first opportunity.
As much as I love the PUG 308 GT Premium, It will be sad to say good bye to it at hand over. It has been a great car to drive, and handling has been exclent. However the lure of the BMW X2 was won me back. Loads more room in the X2 than the PUG for a start. The boot is massive on the X2, which I like and remote tailgate will be welcome once again. Internally the build is lush and of good quality materials. The one thing that is missing though is the I drive. That is the only fault I can pick on the X2.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025I had a good hour and a Half test drive and found it to be excellent all round. very comfortable sports seat and the dash is awesome. Drives beautifully. Colour I chose is metalic Portmantoo Blue. Options went for the tech pack.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Hi joss, if you don’t mind me asking, did they give you any idea of the lead time “
Yes Dave147 Ordered placed 3rd August will be ready for the 3rd November.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025@kdwolf the website tested in my sand box using latest version of Fire Fox worked fine. Displaying all images.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025st an update on this
Motability have released a short statement on this. https://news.motability.co.uk/scheme-news/scheme-vehicle-checker-website/
“We’ve seen a website that claims to show whether a vehicle is leased by a disabled person through the Motability Scheme. We’ve tested it and found that the information it gives is not accurate.
The website is run by a third party using government data from the DVLA. It does not have access to any Motability Scheme data. Your information remains secure.
We understand this may be worrying. We’re working with the relevant organisations to address it. “Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025unsuprisingly the withdrawal of the auto grant by veterans welfare has an impact on choice available as it effectively halves my available funds for the ap.
@Mitch what has happened with the vetrans grant? I am looking at the Corrola GR sport 2.0 ltr. Man those sports seats are very comfortable.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Guido Fawkes web reports on this. https://order-order.com/2025/07/25/row-erupts-over-motability-check-website-as-free-luxury-car-scandal-rolls-on/
After Guido revealed thousands have been handed free luxury cars for ailments including “tennis elbow,” “frozen shoulder,” and “failure to thrive,” outrage has rippled through politicians, the press and taxpayers alike. Labour is still refusing to review the scheme…
Nigel Fletcher, CEO of the Motability Foundation, has now complained about media coverage of the scheme as “hostile” and “harmful,” grumbling about an “unprecedented level of misinformed, misrepresented and often hostile” narrative. According to Fletcher, the cars are “not a luxury”…
Now, a website called Motability Check has surfaced – letting users plug in number plates to see if a car’s funded by the taxpayer. A simple tool for a bit of long-overdue transparency…
Dignitaries swiftly joined the meltdown. Work and Pensions Minister Baroness Sherlock claimed she was “shocked” by the site’s existence, while crossbench peer Baroness Grey-Thompson described it as “terrifying” and “despicable,” declaring it “crosses a line to incitement”. The pearl-clutching continues, but the scandal rolls on…
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Morning weather watchers. Bit of light rain with temps of 22C out doors. currently 24C indoors with humidity at 66%. So a bit sticky in that regard.
Ever since having this modern form of rendering, that supposedly allows ths olde house breathe, I have struggled more with humidity – 22c 84rh!
Time to get a dehumidifier if you don’t already have one Kezo….
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Morning weather watchers. Bit of light rain with temps of 22C out doors. currently 24C indoors with humidity at 66%. So a bit sticky in that regard.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Looking at getting a Toyota Corolla Hatchback
2.0 Hybrid 178 GR Sport 5dr CVTAnyone know any offers that are available, please let me know.
Thanks
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025BBC says 24c, car says 27c, house thermostat says 25c so basically it’s hot 🙂
It’s exactly the same here @Phaedra Just got out of a nice cool shower, second of the day, so feel much fresher, for now.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Clear skies and too effing hot 26.1 and no breeze what so ever.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Gentle breeze pressent with patches of blue sky peaking through the stratocumulus covering. Whether we will be blessed by a wave of heat later is to be seen 15c.
Pretty much the same here after a coolish start, but now warming up. Highs of 22c
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025Well it’s mainly been a day of rain here. And yes, we need it, as every thing is bone dry. So a good soaking is welcome in that respect. Temps are cooler than last week thankfully.
Joss
Current car: Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.
Coming soon...BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In November 2025
