Recent content by riocca

As mine is possibly one of the earliest private S5’s in the UK was definitely in Royal Portbury in April and with me early May I thought I would check my version. And it’s definitely R25, whilst looking I did try the Software update link, after what seemed like ages got a screen saying “NEW”...

I have found over the years that oem wiper blades are of pretty poor quality and that includes the two Mercedes GLA’s (both owned from new) I’ve had recently. So I have gotten used to upgrading the wipers as a matter of course, that said I thought the wiper blades on the S5 were much better...

Just doing the same and contacted Heyner they confirmed that the wipers are the same as those on the HS. Heyner reference for their hybrid blades is HH2416TL so drivers side is 24” (600mm) passengers side 16” (400mm) with a Top Lock fitting. Usually use Bosch wipers but thought I would give...

I’m with British Gas and I was switched to an EV tariff no questions asked.

That’s strange with Tesco my previous ZS (ice) was insured with Tesco when I changed to the S5 in May I did have problems getting a quote online but speaking with an agent he told me it was a problem with their system. Got a quote over the phone and a promise to not charge a change fee if their...

Yes it’s called Station Following in the radio settings.

I’ve just measured mine the narrowest part of the boot between the wheel arches is 95cm, although there are a couple of lashing eyes that reduce the width to 91cm. Hope this helps.

Anyone interested in a frunk for the S5 there’s a poll on EV Accessories Ireland’s facebook page, they are looking at adding 3 new frunks this year and the poll will help them decide which ones...

I’ve had the same experience with DAB reverting to the alternative FM station, I put it down to the aerial in the glass not being as good capturing a weak signal as the physical aerial on the ZS. That said I didn’t have a problem with the in glass aerial on my Mercedes GLA, probably will go back...

Done more for style than size, dealer said it’s the same key as the Cyberster, that said in all the years of having an ingratiated physical key I can’t remember using one. Couple of pictures of the key with a £1 coin for scale also a picture of the blade.

Yes its slightly annoying that it resets every time. I’ve set up one of the * buttons to make it easier to change but it’s still a pain to have to scroll through all the options.

Unfortunately not, drivers seat is electrically adjustable but sadly lacks memory function.

Good to see that the S5 achieved 5* in the Euro NCAP tests.

No just one in the tool holder under the boot floor.

Used Meguiar’s Liquid Ceramic Wax very easy to apply took just a couple of hours and all you need to do to keep it looking good is use their Ceramic Spray when you wash the car. I did use Meguiar’s 21 Paint Sealant first and left it 24 hours before applying the ceramic but that’s not really...