Avon calling!

[SRGTD]

I just gone a bit left field on my replacement for the bong machine. Lease is up in March so I’ve ordered a Volvo XC40 recharge twin ultimate spec. Looks like a small SUV but it does 0-60 in 4.4ish seconds lol. Drove one the other day, great interior and not a single bong to be heard.

I do quite like Volvo’s small XC40 SUV, and that’s from someone who’s not a big fan of SUV’s. Agree on the interior; looks quite contemporary and premium.

I hope the cost to insure it will be reasonable - I’ve read a few articles recently on the current high cost of insuring EV’s, and some insurance companies have stopped covering them. If Volvo offer insurance, then it might be worth checking out how much they’d charge.

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/sep/30/the-quotes-were-5000-or-more-electric-vehicle-owners-face-soaring-insurance-costs

[Ubique]

I’m getting it through my companies new EV salary sacrifice scheme. They cover the insurance, maintenance and charging point. Working out at £620/month. I get £450/month net car allowance so it’s all ok.

[gavinl1967]

Car picked up today after nearly 2 weeks without it.  New 5F infotainment module (H58) fitted and software updated to 1941.

Let’s see what happens in the coming days and weeks 🤔

[Colh]

Had mine in for a service today, and also had the steering wheel replaced to fix the bongs.  None on the way home which is promising.

Also as a bonus, the engine cover was available to fit as well, so that's done too

Only downside - battery defect found so in for more warranty work on 4th Jan.

[Yorkshire gti]

Mine was in for new steering wheel replacement yesterday . No bongs on drive home or today so fingers crossed. New update done as well as that was on the system apparently.
Could it be after 2 years 7.months that I finally have the car I should have been driving from the start. Touch wood, fingers crossed 🤞

[Lenny]

I had my steering wheel replaced 4 months ago and since then no bongs whatsoever, enjoying the car ever since.

[BillSan]

Great to hear that the steering wheel replacement seems to be working recently.

My car is booked in on 2nd January so I'll also report back.   Fingers. toes and legs crossed!

Edit:  My car hasn't got the newer 5F infotainment module (H58) fitted nor the 1941 software update as I have H56 and 1899.  But so it'll be interesting to know if this combination works.   

VW's problem is that there are so many combinations.  If it doesn't work I see more dealer visits in the next 6 months, before my warranty expires.

[gavinl1967]

That’s both my steering wheel and 5F infotainment module replaced.  Oh, and the engine cover done.

Although the steering wheel was replaced a few weeks ago - which seemed to cure the bongs - on first impressions, the 5F module (H58)  along with a software 1941 update, has definitely make the infotainment a lot snappier.  It boots up so much faster and shows little or no lag.

[mk5GTIDSG]

Has anybody had a steering wheel replaced outside of warranty? If it's such a well documented fault...

Thank you

[Lewb]

Has anybody had a steering wheel replaced outside of warranty? If it's such a well documented fault...

Thank you

I bought mine second hand from a garage and after a few weeks got the travel assist issue.

Went back to the garage I bought it from and they said it's still in the 3year manufacturer warranty so go to VW first.
I booked the appointment in warranty but the actual appointment date was out of warranty but I was assured by VW that it would all be fine.

When I took it in VW said that it's out of warranty with them now and it would cost me £1700 odd to get the steering wheel fixed even though I was told everything was fine.

Luckily I was still in warranty with the garage I bought it from as they done a 3 month warranty.