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One might assume otherwise, yet this phenomenon has been observed repeatedly: typically involving the "borrowing" of graphics from vintage advertisements found online. Google Lens is an effective instrument for identifying such phenomena.

It is peculiar that anyone examining the situation critically would recognise the two advertisements and harbour doubts regarding both.

I become wary when vehicles in dealer advertisements on Auto Trader are captured in disparate areas.

My intuition is alerting me. The V Class Maybach available at that dealership is also present in an alternative private listing. I have not verified, but I suspect the blue BMW will be identical.

https://www.autotrader.com/

SL63s now listed on Autotrader have been observed. The identical car is listed twice with the same images, yet there is a £5,500 price discrepancy. Is one a dealer while the other is an owner, or is one a fraudulent entity derived from the other?

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If the vehicle operates normally under moderate acceleration but fails to downshift when the accelerator is fully depressed, it suggests that the kickdown mechanism is malfunctioning or the gearbox is unresponsive to the kickdown command. If this is your initial automobile, to clarify its operation, you must fully depress the pedal to prompt a downshift when desired. The accelerator switch should inform the gearbox control unit that a lower gear is required to accelerate beyond the typical leisurely or efficiency settings employed by most vehicles. If the detection is erroneous, the downshift will not occur, and you will proceed at the more leisurely rate you have described. To verify this, locate a level road or freeway and drive at approximately 40 mph, which should indicate that you are in the highest gear. Subsequently, press your foot into the carpet and monitor whether the revolutions increase. If the revolutions do not increase, it indicates that the kickdown is not being sensed, likely due to a malfunctioning accelerator switch. An increase in revolutions while maintaining a slow speed indicates a worn clutch pack or a failure of the gearbox to respond to the downshift request, suggesting either an internal gearbox defect or an issue with the gearbox control module. There is no need for concern regarding over-revving; the primary ECU is equipped with a rev limiter that will prevent this occurrence. However, it may appear somewhat loud if you typically operate around 2500 RPM. My Venga increases by approximately 1500 RPM when I accelerate aggressively and emits a sound indicative of engine distress; yet, it has functioned adequately throughout my 20,000 miles of usage thus far. Ensure that the oil level is enough, as using an engine at high RPMs with insufficient oil might cause harm. I believe that a main dealer or reputable garage equipped with diagnostic tools should be capable of detecting the operation of the kick-down switch and/or manually altering the gearbox on a workshop ramp to assist in identifying the issue. However, you will require a garage equipped with a sophisticated diagnostic tool, rather than a basic ELM327 OBD reader from eBay; it must be capable of communicating with all modules, not solely the engine ECU. Since it is a 2019 model, it is likely still under Kia warranty, making the main dealer a suitable initial point of contact. However, you will likely require a proximate road to demonstrate to them, as they will almost surely refuse to address issues on roads exhibiting this defect and therefore impose a diagnostic cost for a non-warranty claim.

There may be a need to use significant force to initiate a downward kick.

I possess a handbook and have never observed this.

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I purchased a pre-owned 2019 Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi (118 horsepower) 3 ISG. While driving on the interstate at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle occasionally exhibits difficulty in accelerating, even when the throttle is completely engaged, particularly while ascending inclines or across bridges. Has anyone else encountered this problem?

It is important to acknowledge that they are located in Germany, resulting in extended delivery periods and perhaps prolonged return processes. 👍👍

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Any reputable motor factors are suitable for consumables.

Components are also in action for me (before, I possessed a vehicle that required less maintenance) 😎

Some main dealers provide discounts to club members. I primarily utilise Autodoc for non-urgent items, while I source filters and other engine-related components, such as water pumps and pulleys, from the main dealer.

I have recently utilised Parts in Motion, either via their website or eBay. Diverse selection of brands, pricing, and delivery options.

What is the optimal location for purchasing automotive components, namely service items such as filters, including gearbox filters, spark plugs, fluids, and similar products? Does anyone here possess a discount for club members?

Approach this information with scepticism. In my 2023 Model 3, equipped with a stalk, I have configured it to activate TACC with a single pull. Subsequently, a double pull for AP; I lack FSD. An option exists to modify it to a single pull to access AP. I personally prefer not to, as there are instances when TACC is more advantageous for me. The road is excessively winding for my preference, or for any other reason. However, if you possess FSD, I am uncertain how that would alter the single pull for TACC and the double pull for FSD.

https://www.tesla.com/support/autopilot

I possess only TACC and Autopilot, not FSD. Prior to November 2024, I possessed a 2018 Model 3, which featured the same setting; I conducted a test to determine if the scroll wheel models also include that setting. The Autopilot manual similarly stipulates this information:

This is due to your lack of a stalk. Vehicles equipped with stalks lost the functionality to toggle between TACC and FSD following the update 2023.44.30.x. Vehicles lacking stalks, such as yours, can utilise the scroll button as you indicated. If there has been a modification allowing an individual with a stalk to transition effortlessly between TACC and FSD without halting the vehicle or altering the mode, or establishing a separate driver profile, that would be valuable information. One would assume Tesla would provide an option for vehicles equipped with stalks to utilise the button, but to my knowledge, they have not. The battery replacement was successful. The replacement was installed, and the alert has disappeared. Avoid tampering with the service menus.