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[TheBoy]

There would be absolutely no point as you don't appear to have any confidence in what I have explained

Well, if you are unwilling to explain...

I was talking utter nonsense

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But not worth getting into a heated debate over.  If you have a genuine solution to a problem nobody else can reliably solve, I urge you to post it for the benefit of others.

Beyond that, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

[Rangie]

I have a couple of times but only received negative comments, the most recent was the RR key repair , someone even suggested that my vehicle would now be stolen and it wasn't  worth the risk ! But on the RR forum the guy who does the repairs has done several since I recommended him. So in future I won't recommend or mention any services that I receive good service from. Have a great Christmas , and enjoy any time off.🎄🎄🎄

[Viral_Jim]

But as a fellow owner of a JLR product, I am interested to hear what make part they are actually using, and what modification they make, as mine will soon be coming around to need doing again, as some are now approaching 6 years old...

...and having access to the warranty stats, I have a pretty good handle on the expected life and failure modes (generally switches or motor on the genuine part, add a piece of sprung plastic that controls the actuator that activates the switch setup on the chinese equivalent cloned part that is sold as the aftermarket option in the aftermarket network)...


If you want to be helpful, that is.

I have found an aftermarket part for swmbo's Evoque. Allows for simple locking and unlocking from the driver's seat and so far has proved 100% reliable. Also cost £2.99p.

https://imgur.com/gallery/EgeLOMY

I'm yet to establish why she isn't 100% satisfied...

[ronnyd]

But as a fellow owner of a JLR product, I am interested to hear what make part they are actually using, and what modification they make, as mine will soon be coming around to need doing again, as some are now approaching 6 years old...

...and having access to the warranty stats, I have a pretty good handle on the expected life and failure modes (generally switches or motor on the genuine part, add a piece of sprung plastic that controls the actuator that activates the switch setup on the chinese equivalent cloned part that is sold as the aftermarket option in the aftermarket network)...


If you want to be helpful, that is.

I have found an aftermarket part for swmbo's Evoque. Allows for simple locking and unlocking from the driver's seat and so far has proved 100% reliable. Also cost £2.99p.

https://imgur.com/gallery/EgeLOMY

I'm yet to establish why she isn't 100% satisfied...

Perhaps it's the wrong shape. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

But as a fellow owner of a JLR product, I am interested to hear what make part they are actually using, and what modification they make, as mine will soon be coming around to need doing again, as some are now approaching 6 years old...

...and having access to the warranty stats, I have a pretty good handle on the expected life and failure modes (generally switches or motor on the genuine part, add a piece of sprung plastic that controls the actuator that activates the switch setup on the chinese equivalent cloned part that is sold as the aftermarket option in the aftermarket network)...


If you want to be helpful, that is.

I have found an aftermarket part for swmbo's Evoque. Allows for simple locking and unlocking from the driver's seat and so far has proved 100% reliable. Also cost £2.99p.

https://imgur.com/gallery/EgeLOMY

I'm yet to establish why she isn't 100% satisfied...

Because she is a she. So it simply isnt possible. 

[STEMO]

But as a fellow owner of a JLR product, I am interested to hear what make part they are actually using, and what modification they make, as mine will soon be coming around to need doing again, as some are now approaching 6 years old...

...and having access to the warranty stats, I have a pretty good handle on the expected life and failure modes (generally switches or motor on the genuine part, add a piece of sprung plastic that controls the actuator that activates the switch setup on the chinese equivalent cloned part that is sold as the aftermarket option in the aftermarket network)...


If you want to be helpful, that is.

I have found  ;Dan aftermarket part for swmbo's Evoque. Allows for simple locking and unlocking from the driver's seat and so far has proved 100% reliable. Also cost £2.99p.

https://imgur.com/gallery/EgeLOMY

I'm yet to establish why she isn't 100% satisfied...

Perhaps it's the wrong shape. 

Yes, Ron. A big, black dildo on the end of a stick would serve just as well in the door locking department, and would also come in handy on a long journey 

[STEMO]

Back to my original quest. Going to look at this tomorrow:

https://www.carshop.co.uk/used-car/FORD/MONDEO/NK68YFH

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Do the pipe & slippers come as standard  or optional extras ?

[Viral_Jim]

Back to my original quest. Going to look at this tomorrow:

https://www.carshop.co.uk/used-car/FORD/MONDEO/NK68YFH

Looks nice! I guess ultimately it depends on what you want in terms of space. Whether it's boot floor size or overall volume that matters more.

An S-max might give you a higher driving position than the Mondeo (if that's something you care about) while being very similar underneath.

One thing I would say is check if the auto is a proper one, or a power shift dsg type affair. Those are well known to be problematic but I don't know when ford phased them out in favour of a more conventional slush box.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Do the pipe & slippers come as standard  or optional extras ?

I prefer it to the Honda he was going on about.

The Mondeo is actually quite good to drive whereas the Honda is more for deceased people.

[STEMO]

Do the pipe & slippers come as standard  or optional extras ?

Pipe and slippers are preferable to the coffin that comes with the omega 

[STEMO]

Back to my original quest. Going to look at this tomorrow:

https://www.carshop.co.uk/used-car/FORD/MONDEO/NK68YFH

Looks nice! I guess ultimately it depends on what you want in terms of space. Whether it's boot floor size or overall volume that matters more.

An S-max might give you a higher driving position than the Mondeo (if that's something you care about) while being very similar underneath.

One thing I would say is check if the auto is a proper one, or a power shift dsg type affair. Those are well known to be problematic but I don't know when ford phased them out in favour of a more conventional slush box.

Thanks Jim, most of the S Max I looked at had starship miles and looked a bit tatty. They are bought to do a certain job and it takes its toll.

[Rangie]

Looks a nice car Steve, nice mileage & parts availability usually good & reasonably priced+ plenty of room for your four legged friend.

[Viral_Jim]

Thanks Jim, most of the S Max I looked at had starship miles and looked a bit tatty. They are bought to do a certain job and it takes its toll.

Too true, taxis or family cars. Either way, they seem to age in dog years and wind up inexplicably sticky 🤢.

[tunnie]

Back to my original quest. Going to look at this tomorrow:

https://www.carshop.co.uk/used-car/FORD/MONDEO/NK68YFH

Do a search on Ford Powershift gearboxes, as when looking at S-Max for MrsT most of the forums said the Powershift boxes woeful and easily fail.