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  1. Last year, I think Kia switched to Google Maps. When I compare, I see that Google and Kia both use the same routing.
  2. Though roadworks are visible when Google detects them (since they are the service providers), I am seeing road closures and the like quite frequently.
  3. As much of a pain as anything else, you can disable the feature that automatically adjusts your speed based on the posted limits. As of right now (in May), there have been no updates, and the Kia navigation updater site is still in the dark regarding the EV2.
  4. A flat place to install the plate is provided by the original plinth, which is designed to meet the bumper's curve. Personally, I'd just get the MB component and paint it to match the rest of the car. I did the same thing with mine, and it fits the car well today.
  5. I'd probably hire someone to do it for me when I'm 72 years old, just so you know. Of course, I'm not claiming it can't be done 🙂 The labor cost for the bellows shouldn't be too high, since it's the kind of task that would be much easier with a ramp rather than squirming around underneath.
  6. If you ask me, the valve block is probably to blame.
  7. My 2013 c180 has been intermittently displaying warnings on the dashboard regarding problems with the ABS and ESP systems, as well as the TPMS system. I expected the battery to be higher after only 15 hours of not driving the car, so I checked it using this site and found that it was 11.9 volts. After that, I purchased a Kingbolen OBD2 module, performed diagnostic tests, and the results are attached to this report. I cleared the codes and ran the test again, but the problems persisted. Based on this, I'm considering that the issues could be caused by the battery, with or without the exception of the wheel speed sensor, which likely needs replacing. I have already tested the actuation tests for the steering column, wipers, etc., and they all worked without faults. I have never replaced the battery in a vehicle less than two years ago, so I have no idea how old this one is. Since the car is stop-start, I am also unsure about which battery to get and whether or not it requires coding.
  8. The ZF transmission's torque converter isn't the problem; it's the wet clutch. Under typical operating conditions, the wet clutch and gearbox share fluid, which results in the emission of numerous microscopic particles. That is why it is advised to change the fluid and filter more frequently.
  9. https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/information/fitting_chart/mercedes-benz
  10. Land Rover has consented to cover 80% of the repair costs, and the vehicle is now scheduled for repairs.
  11. They assert that they are a pre-owned JLR dealer, first offering a three-year RAC guarantee with a £50 hourly labour rate. However, they then stated the rate would be £70 per hour, despite their actual rates being £95 per hour. I have been informed that batteries are not included in the coverage. I would have expected the 48-volt battery to endure beyond 3 years and 4 months.
  12. Any advice would be welcomed. I purchased a Range Rover Evoque with a 2-liter petrol engine, registered at the end of July 2022. I have possessed the vehicle for three and a half months. Three weeks ago, a battery warning light illuminated when we were driving past a garage, prompting us to request a diagnostic examination. The alternator was found to be non-functional, prompting the order and installation of a new unit from JLR. A further issue was identified, and the electrician determined that the 48v hybrid battery was non-functional. Do I have any recourse with Land Rover, given that the car has only travelled 20,000 miles? The merchant from whom I purchased it is disinterested, asserting that it was in satisfactory condition at delivery.
  13. Indeed, I consistently receive the "it has failed" notification, and when they begin enumerating the costs, it resembles the national debt of a minor nation in the Far East.
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