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Have you had this installed on your car, or was it already there when you purchased it? If the second option is correct, you should probably get in touch with Tow Trust to find out what features they anticipate (your installer should have used their loom, right?). If the answer is yes, then you should contact your installer again.

Is the operation to check the bulb functional? This is accomplished through the touchscreen, though a button is also located in the rear load space for the factory fit option.

Indeed, it was the authorized LR towbar.

Was that an aftermarket towbar made by JL?

After purchasing my MY20.5 P300e in July 2021 from the official LR dealer, I had a towbar installed. Similar to what I get

Tow Trust made a great aftermarket removable tow bar, and I love it. When I connect the connector, the park assist turns off, and the caravan's lights turn on, but the dashboard doesn't show any indication. On the other hand, I haven't checked to see if any additional Pivi menus pop up during the connection process. Perhaps that is the next step for me. On my previous 2013 Evoque, which had the same brand of bar, the indicators would light up in the shape of a green car and trailer. (As mentioned before) the P300e does not.

Affirmative.

Is it an original equipment manufacturer tow bar?

I possess a MY24 that includes the identical features

The factory-installed tow hitch on my MY21 automobile features particular turn signal indicators on the entirely digital instrument panel, along with a specialized display for towing through the rearview camera. The Pivi Pro menus include settings for the towing configuration (e.g., trailer, caravan, etc.). All these functionalities are initiated immediately upon the connection of the trailer lighting plug to the tow bar socket. It is also worth noting that the rear proximity sensors are automatically disabled.

My former 2013 Evoque displayed a trailer/caravan connection through a tow car and trailer icon on the dashboard when signaling. However, my 2023 P300e does not exhibit this feature. I have been informed that this could be due to the vehicle's inability to recognize the trailer/caravan. Is this accurate, or has JL eliminated this indicator in the latest models?

If he is unwilling to complete the task, look for another mechanic.

Going forward, I intend to renew the assembly next year, following the previous directive of "... or 5 years..." since it is definite. When it was last renewed, were parts from the main dealer used? That's the unknown here. If it isn't, your mechanic has no right to say that the vehicle can go 14,450 kilometers since its last renewal.

I am grateful, It didn't seem like my mechanic was interested in doing it, and he was firm that it wasn't essential. There have been 146,000 miles total, with the last service being performed in 2022 at 96,000 (the paperwork was supplied by the garage right before I purchased the vehicle). I plan to keep this car until it becomes too expensive to maintain, as is the case with all of them. My last Audi a6 lasted until it was seventeen years old, with sixty thousand miles on the odometer.

By 2020, shouldn't the cambelt assembly have been changed? It all comes down to your level of bravery and how long you plan on keeping it, because an adventurous owner might go against what Audi currently recommends. The present mileage, may I inquire?

Look around these forums; you'll see that Audi's recommendation for cambelt renewal has fluctuated over the years, from about 80,000 to 140,000 and everything in between. Most people in the trade forum agree that 80,000 miles, or five years, is a good benchmark. The cost of the repair is high, but it pales in comparison to the cost of replacing the engine due to a cambelt failure.

This is my 2015 Audi A5 coupe, model year 2.0 TDI. A mechanic in my area informed me that the cambelt intervals are now 140,000 miles! If anyone knows for sure, this must be true. My mistake; I meant 80,000 or four years. Yet, according to him, it is not necessary at this time. Much obliged.

Has the ride height of your vehicle been adjusted? When you're getting close, or when you're going down the other side, does it catch? Are you planning to let off the brakes before you get there? After you've stopped braking and hit the stock suspension on approach, it's probably a good idea to file a complaint with the owner of the speed bump. There are probably regulations regarding the maximum height of these obstacles, as well as clearances for different car manufacturers. Many vehicles careen off the road just beyond the speed bumps because their speed is too high, and their suspension doesn't have time to fully extend before they continue on. One rare case where they collide is when the approaching vehicle brakes too forcefully. Although I would prefer to drive faster and avoid replacing the bonnet, its hinges, the pedestrian airbags, and the RCM, I find that driving more slowly allows me to avoid scraping the ground on the same speed bumps that other drivers never touch. 😉

Cut away a piece of the speed bump

Possibly setting off the airbags meant to protect pedestrians as well.

If you were to hit the restriction at any speed, whatever you could fasten to the bumper would likely rip it off the car, so there's no need to worry, my friend.

A more formal introduction, along with perhaps a picture of the car, would be great....

bumper protectors? Do you not understand what I am saying?

Please, does anyone know of a guard that I can install on the underside of my front bumper? No matter how fast I approach a certain "sleeping policeman" near my house, I can't seem to escape catching it. Although I have seen adhesive ones, I am skeptical about their durability.

Indeed, the offer was reasonable. I was about to respond negatively, but I figured that was a reasonable price. Best regards.