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  • in reply to: Strange vaccination side effects. #143758
    Marc
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      Keep posting @brydo, I find most of your posts interesting and any I’m not interested in I don’t read, it’s simple really.

      Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
      My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

      in reply to: Census 2021 #143088
      Marc
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        Did ours on line yesterday, I think it’s the best way to do it, instead of what relationship is person 4 to person 2 it referred to us all by name. I think the questions are reasonable to help the authorities to understand society and plan moving forward.

         

        Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
        My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

        in reply to: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports #141929
        Marc
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          I have a Toyota Corolla Estate 1.8 GR Sport trim as a company car, I’ve had it three months now and very pleased with it. I find the seats very comfortable but that could be because of the higher spec.

          I went out today to a job 62 miles round trip, 26 miles motorway and 5 miles urban each way. Adaptive cruise set to 70mph. I got 55.2mpg on the way out and 62.4mpg on the way back. The engine hadn’t fully cooled on my return so got better mpg, it’s my understanding that the mpg is even better in the summer months.

          Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
          My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

          in reply to: How you feeling today? #141777
          Marc
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            Myself and my wife had ours a week last Wednesday, wife no problems, me a tender arm for a couple of days. We’re the same with the flu jabs.

            Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
            My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

            in reply to: citizens advice money matters are no help #141723
            Marc
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              Try this, use the benefit calculator.

              https://www.turn2us.org.uk/About-Us?_ga=2.135643377.1500436829.1615030020-1058322015.1615030020

               

              Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
              My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

              in reply to: My new CHR has arrived in compound #141376
              Marc
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                I’m sure you will enjoy it, while your waiting you can download the user manuals here, worth keeping on your phone/tablet.

                https://www.toyota.com/owners/resources/warranty-owners-manuals/c-hr/2021

                 

                Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                in reply to: New Citroen C4 EV or ICE #140709
                Marc
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                  Thanks Marc. I’ll double check.

                  Be aware if you are considering this car, and assuming 1.2 petrol automatic gearbox, the one from top trim Shine has an AP of £1,395 and then an extra £800 for the heated leather seat pack. The top trim Shine Plus has an AP of £995 and comes with the heated leather seats as standard.

                  The Shine Plus has quite a bit of kit as standard, the only thing missing that springs to mind is auto parking.

                  Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                  My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                  in reply to: New Citroen C4 EV or ICE #140599
                  Marc
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                    I like it but can’t work out how to get heated seats- anyone worked it out?

                    As far as I can see heated front seats are standard on the Shine Plus trim and can be added to the Shine trim as part of the £800 leather pack.

                    Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                    My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                    in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #140464
                    Marc
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                      The C-HR GR Sport is on the scheme now £1,995 AP for the 1.8, more than I was expecting. Not sure it’s worth £1,200 pounds more than the Design.

                      I agree mark I have back problems so wouldn’t want the sports suspension etc I’m happy with the 1.8 design hybrid at £795 get in 4 weeks can’t wait already have the reg number motability man emailed me

                      Yes I think you are correct, let us know if it comes with blind spot monitoring I don’t think it will though.

                      Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                      My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                      in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #140459
                      Marc
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                        The C-HR GR Sport is on the scheme now £1,995 AP for the 1.8, more than I was expecting. Not sure it’s worth £1,200 pounds more than the Design.

                        Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                        My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                        in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138634
                        Marc
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                          Mike, that looks stunning, great colour, I’m sure you will be really pleased. I’m still really enjoying my Prius plus, although it seems to mostly be transporting me to hospital appointments just now, once I keep clearing the snow and ice. You got a good deal as well for the CHR.

                          Indeed it’s a lot of car for the AP, I’ll also add a very good looking car as well.

                          Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                          My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                          in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138503
                          Marc
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                            Thankyou so much for your replies on have 2 steep hills I often use so it’s best to put it in b before I go down them ?

                            Have a look at this from Toyota’s official blog.

                            https://blog.toyota.co.uk/hybrid-driving-technique-toyotas-top-tips-for-achieving-the-best-fuel-economy-in-your-hybrid

                             

                            Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                            My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                            in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138490
                            Marc
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                              Yes when B is selected it is as if the brakes are being gently applied but I think it’s just selecting a deliberately lower gear ratio to use the engine as a brake, like you would by selecting a low gear in a manual box with foot off the accelerator going down hill.

                              I think the B option is only available on the 1.8 Toyota’s, the 2 litres have the S option with flappy paddles.

                              Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                              My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                              in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138486
                              Marc
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                                B is a selection on the gear lever on the CVT gearbox, I’ve used it on the Carolla and as rox says it uses engine braking and should be selected when going down a steep hill, the type where you see the ‘select low gear now’ sign. I would not think it would give better mpg, probably worse if anything. Don’t DSG gearboxes have this?

                                Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138419
                                Marc
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                                  Thanks for your help, think I might place an order.

                                  Be aware if you go for the 2 litre you will loose some boot space, 358 litres against 377 litres in the 1.8, the 12 volt battery is in the boot in the 2 litre.

                                  Out of interest which trim are you considering?

                                   

                                  Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                  My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                  in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138199
                                  Marc
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                                    Marc I mainly listen to Radio 2 but have many cds my golf had CD player in glove box so I’m new to this MP3 music ? Can my CDs be put on my iPhone and played through apple car play ?

                                    Yes you will need a computer with a cd player then rip the discs to MP3 or similar, forget what the apple format is but an iPhone will understand MP3 anyway. Once your music is on your phone you can play it through you car with car play or blue tooth.

                                    I use Microsoft media player to rip CDs to MP3 the put the files on to the cruzer fit USB, then just plug into the car USB port and forget it, but that is just a personal preference.

                                    Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                    My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                    in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138193
                                    Marc
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                                      Have a look at page 9 ‘Safety’ the design now comes with blind spot monitor, I don’t think it did before, it’s actually good value for the AP.

                                      . Marc I don’t think it does when you go on Toyota website build Chr etc it lists each model standard equipment and in safety blind spot is not mentioned on design trim ?.but I hope it is !

                                      Yes it looks like a mistake on the pdf.

                                      Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                      My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                      in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138177
                                      Marc
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                                        Mike

                                        I don’t know if you listen to MP3 music in the car but my Corolla does not have an SD card reader unlike my old Leon, I’m assuming your Golf will have a similar SD card reader as the Leon but the CH-R won’t. I bought a SanDisk cruzer fit USB stick for MP3 music and just copied from the SD card. The cruzer fit is very small and not intrusive.

                                         

                                         

                                        Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                        My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                        in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138175
                                        Marc
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                                          Have a look at page 9 ‘Safety’ the design now comes with blind spot monitor, I don’t think it did before, it’s actually good value for the AP.

                                          Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                          My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                          in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138173
                                          Marc
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                                            Marc looking at the spec the GR sport hasn’t got heated seats like my Design model ordered ?

                                            It has, page 8 of the spec pdf ‘Interior Comfort’ second line down, it says only the Icon does not have heated seats.

                                            Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                            My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                            in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138163
                                            Marc
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                                              Thanks for that Marc I’ve just looked I would think the GR sport will be around £1500 advance payment if it joins motability ?

                                              Yes, the list price is the same as the Excel for the 1.8, £31,395. So I would expect the AP to be similar. There is no heads up display on the CH-R though unlike the Carolla. Does anyone know how long these things take to filter through to motability?

                                              Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                              My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                              in reply to: Toyota CHR just ordered #138154
                                              Marc
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                                                The new CH-R price/spec list is now on the Toyota web page, it includes details of the GR Sport but the Dynamic has gone, no change to the Motability choice as yet though.

                                                Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                                My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                                in reply to: Whats the weather like where you are today take 2 #137719
                                                Marc
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                                                  It’s gray and still very cold here. Sharp frost again. I have been trying to locate some salt grit for the drive way and path. Total failure, no one has any.

                                                  Wickes have rocksalt at £5 a bag, check stock in your local store for click and collect. https://www.wickes.co.uk/Tarmac-Meltaway-Rock-Salt-Large-Bag/p/148169

                                                  @Marc Thanks for the link. Just ordered 3 bags

                                                  No problem, just noticed Homebase also sell it at £5 a bag of anyone is struggling with local stock a Wickes.

                                                  Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                                  My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                                  in reply to: I’ve never owned a petrol, what’s it like? #137724
                                                  Marc
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                                                    I know petrol cars have improved mpg in recent times but I remember years gone by when we used to drive down to the Costa Brava Spain every year. As company cars I had a Ford Focus Ghia 1600 petrol in 2006 then in 2009 I had Ford Focus Titanium 1600 diesel both estates fully loaded with roof boxes and bike rack on the back. With the petrol the trick was to get to the Spanish border on three tanks, the fuel is/was significantly cheaper in Spain, with the diesel it was two tanks.

                                                     

                                                     

                                                    Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                                    My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

                                                    in reply to: Whats the weather like where you are today take 2 #137660
                                                    Marc
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                                                      It’s gray and still very cold here. Sharp frost again. I have been trying to locate some salt grit for the drive way and path. Total failure, no one has any.

                                                       

                                                      Wickes have rocksalt at £5 a bag, check stock in your local store for click and collect.

                                                      https://www.wickes.co.uk/Tarmac-Meltaway-Rock-Salt-Large-Bag/p/148169

                                                       

                                                      Daughters motability car Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging hybrid Serenity White Moss Grey interior.
                                                      My car SEAT Ibiza SE Tec 1.2 petrol TSI 2017.

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