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As odd as it may seem, have you tasted the water in the connector? I had a similar problem with water getting into the ECU connector of my old diesel 406. I cleaned and dried it, put tape around everything but it happened again and again until it was almost undriveable. Then, having read...

I may have mentioned this before so apologies if so.. The government has introduced new legislation regarding public EV charge points covering pricing and payment methods, availability and customer support as well as open data. Key points include clearly displayed/available pricing per kWh...

I have taken the rather retro step of etching the number plate into the front and rear screens plus the side windows. The markings are highlighted on the side windows and if a thief wants to steal my car to sell on, then to prevent the new 'owner' (or a mechanic when it goes for an MOT) finding...

Thanks JonnyG and mrscooke, I've been trying for 2 days to log into ismart after the update but as the T&C box wasn't visible, I didn't know it needed to be ticked to even start looking for it. Finding somebody else on the forum with exactly the same problem was encouraging and the pictures...

Good news on my MG4 which only had 89% SOH at its first service: I raised my concerns at the dealer's service reception and after checking with the technician I was told that he had made a mistake and it should be 99% - phew! Much happier but will be getting an OBD dongle and reader/app as soon...

Thanks for all your replies and suggestions. Unfortunately it is SOH as SOC was even lower - see pic. I wonder if it makes a difference if the battery is warm when the test is done. It was a cold morning and I only had a couple of miles to drive (in traffic) and parked outside the dealer at...

Hi, My car has just had its first service at 12,000 miles/1yr and the service sheet shows the SOH is only 89%. This appears to be well below average and it is causing me some concern. I usually charge at home to 80% or about once or twice a month to 100% and have only done about 8 DC charges in...

Folks, If you haven’t already seen it already, the government has introduced new legislation regarding public EV charge points covering pricing and payment methods, availability and customer support as well as open data. Key points include clearly displayed/available pricing per kWh, contactless...

Beggars belief doesn't it!

Well folks, with a lead from Ian Key, I have found that there is a requirement for dealers to collect real world fuel consumption data on new cars and vans for the purpose of CO2 monitoring - which it appears the UK is 'obliged' to collect. See attached. However, following a quick scan, I can...

tsedge: Nor could I but I don't always know where to look or what to type into the search bar as these things are often written in impenetrable legal speak.

PristDean: I see your point

Will give it a go!

Indeed they do - when ICE drivers don't park in the charging point spaces. Have used them a couple of times on longer trips. I think the likes of McDonalds are making a far better job of building a nationwide charging network than the oil companies.

My local Shell Recharge point has been out of service for so long it no longer appears on ZapMap.