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by Blueyhills
Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:11 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 2
Views: 6088

Wish me luck

As my car was delayed by 6 weeks I have only had it a couple of weeks to get used to it and have only done a few hundred miles.

However I am off on a holiday to Italy with a round trip of 2500 miles plus to do

I am keeping my fingers crossed that all will be well.

Grandland x 1.2 Sports Auto :)
by Blueyhills
Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: Does your suspension make any noise going over bumps and potholes?
Replies: 4
Views: 6631

Re: Does your suspension make any noise going over bumps and potholes?

My grandland 1.2 sport is just over a year old and has covered around 18,000 miles (bought it a few weeks ago). Loving it so much, such a relaxed and quiet ride and impressed at the toys! I am aware though of a dull ‘wooden’ knocking sound though everytime I go over bumps and potholes. At first I t...
by Blueyhills
Tue Sep 17, 2019 1:29 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Boot lid material
Replies: 2
Views: 3433

Re: Boot lid material

Atariman wrote: Tue Sep 17, 2019 1:09 pm The boot/ tailgate is made of plastic to keep the weight down, as with a lot of modern cars more plastic is used in the construction
Thanks for confirming my thoughts
by Blueyhills
Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Boot lid material
Replies: 2
Views: 3433

Boot lid material

Hi Anyone know what the boot lid is made of? I just bought some magnetic GB stickers as I am going abroad soon and they wont attach to anywhere on the boot but will easily on the side of the car (which is no good) Just curious and also a warning for others. I will get stick on ones now after wasting...
by Blueyhills
Tue Sep 17, 2019 9:50 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Headlight issues....
Replies: 4
Views: 5757

Re: Headlight issues....

fires911 wrote: Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:53 am Blueyhills and others..
UPDATE :Thanks for tip - adjusted the height of headlamps as was on wrong setting...not a single flash from motorists on way home or into work this morning !!!!

Really appreciate your help.
Kevin
Glad to help and that you are sorted out.
by Blueyhills
Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:40 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Headlight issues....
Replies: 4
Views: 5757

Re: Headlight issues....

Morning, Newbie to the forum.. Picked up a Grandland X 1.2 on Saturday , getting used to it however on way to work this morning in the dark , lights on AUTO and oncoming traffic kept flashing and one driver said I had full beam on - I checked and I hadn't , confirmed by flashing and putting full be...
by Blueyhills
Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Lane Keep Assist Warning Chime?
Replies: 6
Views: 8323

Re: Lane Keep Assist Warning Chime?

Midinotes wrote: Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:55 pm There is an alarm but it only comes on if you aren't gripping the wheel. If it's safe to test, relax your grip on the wheel and let it drift over the line, it will warn you to take control of the vehicle and also sound an alarm.
Many thanks, I will try that tomorrow
by Blueyhills
Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Stop / Start Benefits?
Replies: 5
Views: 5635

Re: Stop / Start Benefits?

thomas98 wrote: Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:04 pm Is yours an automatic. Mine is a manual and it will only work if it's out of gear with the handbrake on.
Yes mine is an automatic and it comes on within a few seconds of braking to a stop.
by Blueyhills
Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Stop / Start Benefits?
Replies: 5
Views: 5635

Stop / Start Benefits?

Hi Hi I know a lot of people seem to be having problems with their Stop / Start system but for those who are not having problems can you tell me what real benefits you are getting by using it. Mine is driving me mad so I keep turning it off every time I start the car now. I only had to stop for a fe...