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by Vainona70
Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:45 pm
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: Exit interview
Replies: 3
Views: 1352

Re: Exit interview

To be honest, I don't know if the Rav4 HEV has a belt or chain. A quick google search wasn't conclusive. All the 'due diligence' I did before ordering the Rav4 did not raise any concerns over reliability. When I ordered the Grandland in October 2018 the PSA PureTech engine timing belt issues were su...
by Vainona70
Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: Exit interview
Replies: 3
Views: 1352

Exit interview

After 3 & a bit years & 24,300 miles I have traded in my Grandland X. It has exceeded my expectations for reliability, performance, economy & comfort - a joy to drive! The only reason for not buying another is the long term reliability concern of the wet timing belt. Thank you to the for...
by Vainona70
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Michelin primacy 3 tyres knackered
Replies: 4
Views: 1840

Re: Michelin primacy 3 tyres knackered

My OEM Michelin Crossclimate tyres have some crazing around the edge of side wall & tread pattern. At nearly 3.5 years & 24,000 miles now, with enough of tread left for 30,000 (but I'm trading in next week). I believe traffic calming speed bumps are partly the cause of the problems with unus...
by Vainona70
Wed May 11, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Welcome! Introduce yourself here!
Replies: 181
Views: 85866

Re: Welcome! Introduce yourself here!

I'm averaging 41mpg over 23.5k miles, that's with the auto gearbox. The sport or similar trim level only uses leather on the steering wheel, as seat trims are only leather-effect. MY19 elite & ultimate trim level have leather seats.
by Vainona70
Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:32 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: UNSTABLE RIDE ON ROUGH SURFACES
Replies: 5
Views: 2052

Re: UNSTABLE RIDE ON ROUGH SURFACES

Ok tyre pressures & tyres are good, so not sure what to suggest. I find the lane keep assist unsettling on B roads, so your issue could be a combination of lane keep 'assist' & poor road surfaces upsetting the car.
by Vainona70
Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: UNSTABLE RIDE ON ROUGH SURFACES
Replies: 5
Views: 2052

Re: UNSTABLE RIDE ON ROUGH SURFACES

I find the ride quality is generally good, however it is upset by larger bumps or pot holes which can be disconcerting especially in high speed corners.

What tyre pressures are you running?
by Vainona70
Mon Feb 28, 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Service price
Replies: 2
Views: 1954

Re: Service price

The Vauxhall website suggest the 4th service should cost £369 for a diesel.

Service Intervals (Annual servicing):
Year 1 – Interim
Year 2 – Main
Year 3 - Interim
Year 4 - Major
Repeat cycle

Not sure what the major service includes over & above the (2nd year) main service.
by Vainona70
Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:15 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Wet timing belt disintegrated, new engine required outside warranty
Replies: 300
Views: 156867

Re: Wet timing belt disintegrated, new engine required outside warranty

Not sure if this would help us check timing belt condition.

https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/563781 ... belt-drive

I've just had my 3rd annual service & MOT at 22,000 miles, however have a new car on order with delivery likely in 6 months.
by Vainona70
Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:55 am
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: Have I been sold a lemon?
Replies: 3
Views: 2699

Re: Have I been sold a lemon?

Only you can answer your question regarding rejecting the car. Firstly, challenge the dealer to address the issues & test drive other examples. Some of these issues have been raised on this forum before, so can be researched individually. For example brakes making noises when reversing & tra...
by Vainona70
Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: Would you Buy a Grandland again
Replies: 8
Views: 5465

Re: Would you Buy a Grandland again

My current Grandland X will be 3 years old in a month or so, looked around early November with a view to ordering a new car which would be delivered late spring 2022. This would mean I enjoy an inflated 2nd hand value on existing GLX & beat inevitable rises in new car prices. Have been very happ...