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  1. Greetings, individuals. I reside in London and have just acquired a 2020 Kia Niro 1.6 Hybrid, specifically the non-plug-in variant. Yesterday, I drove my vehicle through a congestion charge zone and attempted to pay the fee on the Transport for London (TFL) website, as I usually do with my other car. However, I was unable to complete the payment since the vehicle is exempt from the charge. Upon inputting the registration plate, I get the following message: "White KIA NIRO 2 HEV S-A." According to the vehicle data provided and the current records of the DVLA and TfL, this vehicle is not required to pay the Congestion Charge, the ULEZ, and the LEZ. It is important to regularly verify whether there is a fee required for driving inside the designated zone(s). To the best of my knowledge, only fully electric cars are exempt. Do you have any opinions or reflections on this matter? I am unable to continue with the payment. Thank you.
  2. This hyperlink including videos could be beneficial to you. The position of the camshaft sensor in the 2011 Picanto may be found by doing a search on Google.
  3. Perform an initial deletion and see whether it reappears before making any changes, since they often emerge without any apparent cause. If you need to replace it, ensure that you choose an authentic Kia component. Due to the lack of compatibility, Kia and Hyundai vehicles often do not function properly with Pat components.
  4. Have you performed the basic diagnostic steps, such as verifying the battery voltage and assessing the output of the alternator?
  5. On the other hand... The 'Scrap My Car' website provided a value of £272, which would be sufficient to purchase a pre-owned TaylorMade Stealth driver. I am now faced with the task of making a selection.
  6. I am now confronted with the same dilemma about my twenty-year-old C200cdi. During the last MOT, the vehicle received concerning warnings about corrosion in the rear subframe and brake lines. Due to the upcoming MOT and the high likelihood of it failing, I have decided to purchase a BMW i3 120 Ah, which I will be acquiring on Tuesday. I have decided to donate the W203 to the local fire department specifically for the purpose of training. The dealer from whom I am purchasing the item informed me that it would only have a scrap value of around £150, which I had previously guessed. Additionally, I would be required to pay the expenses associated with transporting it to Citizen Khan's location. The fire department will use it effectively, and there is a possibility that it might perhaps prevent a loss of life. An wonderful conclusion for a superb automobile.
  7. This indicates the presence of oil seeping into the coolant. However, it is plausible that the reverse may also occur, with coolant infiltrating the oil. It may be more cost-effective to have this possibility investigated.
  8. Some of the N55 BMW oil coolers may have this problem as a result of a seal failure. I am uncertain about the specifics of your cooler, but it may be worth investigating if this might be a potential issue.
  9. Based on my understanding, I am more familiar with the s211 than the ss213. Both the airlines and compressor fail to maintain pressure, except during the inflation process. The air springs and their associated solenoids are the most probable sources of the problem.
  10. I am uncertain about the availability of that product/service in the United Kingdom.
  11. I recommend searching for an aftermarket device capable of substituting your current infotainment system. Based on my experience, deleting it from such models does not result in any loss since they do not have any vehicle-specific options. There are several options available for android head units.
  12. When doing fluid changes, ensure that you also include the gearbox in addition to the engine. If you are planning to see Audi, they should be aware of this and include it as part of your maintenance. However, an independent mechanic who is just required to do an oil change may not mention it to you. The frequency is either quadrennial or sexennial, but I am now unable to recall the exact interval.
  13. Mututing, the R8 V8 was jointly used with the RS4, hence it is the specific model you should focus on. There are other vehicles with over 100,000 miles available for purchase. The highest mileage presently listed for sale on Autotrader is 180,000 miles. Although the RS4 is not a R8, it is still a remarkable vehicle, therefore it is unlikely that many of them will have too high mileage. However, there is no evidence to suggest that these engines will not be able to go hundreds of thousands of kilometres without difficulty. If the engine is properly maintained, there is no need for concern. The gearbox might be a more significant risk, if anything... Dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) are relatively recent innovations in comparison to regular automatic transmissions, and they tend to be more costly. However, I must admit that I lack any empirical evidence on this matter and have not made any effort to investigate more. If anything, I anticipate that you may have nuisance problems far in front of experiencing a significant technical breakdown in either the engine or gearbox at this stage. Revisit the issue when the mileage of the vehicle reaches between 150,000 and 200,000 kilometres. 🙂
  14. I had an unidentified noise emanating from the dashboard of my C63. It caused me much distress for many weeks and made me anxious about whatever costly component was malfunctioning. Regardless, the automobile was scheduled for a repair that included cleaning the gasoline line, which maybe resolved the noise issue.
  15. I will remember it. An change in firmware would be intriguing, but, the headunit generates an excessive amount of heat even while operating on V1. It is uncertain how it would handle any further load. You said that idling the automobile is not ideal. Does idling cause the car to overheat? While it is evident that idling a car for extended periods is detrimental to both the vehicle and the environment, as well as being costly, are there any other reasons why it should not be left idling for an hour?
  16. Thank you, TC350. I saw this seller and considered it as a potential choice based on the reviews. Is the process as follows: you get the SD card and PIN via mail, then proceed to install it while the engine is running, and it takes around an hour to upload to the system? Was everything executed seamlessly? Does the design or functionality of the navigation feature undergo any changes? Thank you in advance!
  17. Greetings, everyone. I apologise for contributing to this topic, since there are several discussions on this issue or a similar one. However, most of them are from a few years ago and none provide a satisfactory answer. I am seeking recommendations for a reliable source of SD card upgrades to update the Navi map in my C220 CDI 2011 Comand headunit. Additionally, I would appreciate any tips from anyone who have successfully performed this update themselves. Could you provide me with an estimate of the potential expenses I might incur if I were to visit a Mercedes dealership? I would want to have the 'current fuel consumption' bar graph rectified, since it now only displays up to 40mpg, although yesterday I achieved 64mpg on a single trip. If anybody can suggest any nearby places, I am currently located in West Yorkshire. Thank you
  18. Allocating almost 50% of the car's worth towards repairs and maintenance during a span of less than two years seemed excessive to me. Unless it was sufficiently inexpensive, it may lead me to believe that I had purchased the incorrect item.
  19. I have been contemplating the acquisition of a collection of Signature wheels. Only a small number of individuals in my vicinity have expressed dissatisfaction with their "reps" and "poor quality" - in contrast to HRE, which do not qualify as "reps". may anybody provide insights on what may be considered a "good" wheel brand, or even individuals that has distinctive wheel designs? Seeking further knowledge on this subject matter and a particular wheel brand, since I am really fond of one of their designs. I am not attempting to initiate anything, but rather want to further my knowledge on the subject matter.
  20. Infinite I used this resource. Thank you! In the exact same situation, your article provided the solution. I appreciate your willingness to contribute.
  21. Indeed, such inspections are a routine occurrence for me. I diligently do a weekly inspection of the oils and fluids. I will, however, verify the voltage. Although my battery is just a few months old, I have not done so before.
  22. I will attempt the task and observe the outcome. I will provide you with an update in the near future.
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