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by killiomop
Thu Sep 10, 2026 1:13 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: 2022 Sportage Hybrid Electric Vehicle Maintenance.
Replies: 3
Views: 23

Re: 2022 Sportage Hybrid Electric Vehicle Maintenance.

Have you attempted to obtain a quotation for a two-year Kia care plan?
Did you incur an expensive expense for the fourth-year service involving the hybrid belt replacement?
by killiomop
Thu Sep 03, 2026 7:06 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: I require complete fulfilment (for goodness' sake!).
Replies: 8
Views: 38

Re: I require complete fulfilment (for goodness' sake!).

Tesla's imposition of penalty fees for exceeding 80% charge proves to be highly advantageous.
by killiomop
Thu Aug 27, 2026 12:08 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Automatically disabled cruise control
Replies: 5
Views: 29

Re: Automatically disabled cruise control

It might be a sensor or a minor vacuum leak. If it keeps working, don't worry too much; it's obviously not a major problem. However, if it keeps working or quits totally, it's evident that you need to get some help.
as previously stated, there are a number of potential causes for it to turn off ...
by killiomop
Thu Aug 27, 2026 12:07 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Automatically disabled cruise control
Replies: 5
Views: 29

Re: Automatically disabled cruise control

Are you in possession of an OBD2 reader? If so, have you seen any error codes? Most problems with cars are related to electrical components, such as sensors or control modules, and this includes the throttle body. (I would also need to know if your automobile is still covered by warranty.)

Maybe ...
by killiomop
Fri Jul 17, 2026 3:25 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: the bZ4 parking brake never released
Replies: 5
Views: 175

Re: the bZ4 parking brake never released

The reason I want to know is why the BZ4x forum would respond in this way. Regarding your inquiry, though, a 24 BZ4x AWD Limited
by killiomop
Tue Jul 14, 2026 12:59 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Inside temperature of the vehicle
Replies: 6
Views: 206

Re: Inside temperature of the vehicle

If you want to know what the "correct" temperature is for your car's air conditioning, it's simply your personal preference.

Unless you want to wear, say, a bulky winter coat and a thin summer T-shirt, you probably won't need to adjust the climate control settings in your Mercedes-Benz from summer ...
by killiomop
Tue May 12, 2026 6:52 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Have no clue what over-the-air upgrades cost
Replies: 6
Views: 306

Re: Have no clue what over-the-air upgrades cost

Indeed, the only alternative available to me is the two-year pass, which costs £76. Now I'm not sure if I should even bother.
by killiomop
Sat May 02, 2026 9:11 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: First-generation BMW f70 M sport 2025
Replies: 4
Views: 244

Re: First-generation BMW f70 M sport 2025

delightful :P
by killiomop
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:05 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation
Replies: 5
Views: 193

Re: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation

No. No problems whatsoever (apart from sluggish download speeds down to naff broadband) with any of the ones I've done on my current USB-powered Sportage, as well as on an SD card in 2017 and 2020.
by killiomop
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:04 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation
Replies: 5
Views: 193

Re: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation

I approached both of my prior Sportages in the same way. Just so you know, there's no easy way to roll back the update if it starts but fails on your head unit. You can only use the older maps if you are unable to get the upgrade.