Who else is getting their Summer cars out?
Discussion
swisstoni said:
It’s the initial startup that I’m putting off.
If they don’t start you’ve got an unwanted project on your list.
Yes, I'm also a bit worried about this. I've never owned a car that I've just left plugged in for 4 months without starting it......but it's a 2015 car so I'm hoping modern enough that I don't need to worry about anything. If they don’t start you’ve got an unwanted project on your list.
UTH said:
swisstoni said:
It’s the initial startup that I’m putting off.
If they don’t start you’ve got an unwanted project on your list.
Yes, I'm also a bit worried about this. I've never owned a car that I've just left plugged in for 4 months without starting it......but it's a 2015 car so I'm hoping modern enough that I don't need to worry about anything. If they don’t start you’ve got an unwanted project on your list.
It’s surprising the state they decide the battery is actually in after previously displaying a full charge.
I’ve been starting a particularly iffy starter every couple of weeks over the winter and the CTEK has been showing the battery in the green all the time.
A couple of days ago the battery gave out before the car would start.
When I unplugged/plugged the charger it decided the battery wasn’t too well actually!
So I’ve left it in ‘restore’ mode or whatever it is.
If that doesn’t work, I’ve got to tow the car backwards out of the garage to get to the battery.
Im beginning to wonder whether I need the hassle tbh.
Been out in the Exige with the roof off a few times already this month.
I used it to pick my girl up from school yesterday, and a number of her class mates came running over staring / pointing at the Exige. One of her classmate shouted "Mummy, can we buy a new car like this? I guess the kids enjoyed seeing something different from the usual sea of 4x4's in the car park.
I used it to pick my girl up from school yesterday, and a number of her class mates came running over staring / pointing at the Exige. One of her classmate shouted "Mummy, can we buy a new car like this? I guess the kids enjoyed seeing something different from the usual sea of 4x4's in the car park.
swisstoni said:
That sounds fine at that age. What I have found is that it’s worth switching the charger off and on again from time to time.
It’s surprising the state they decide the battery is actually in after previously displaying a full charge.
I’ve been starting a particularly iffy starter every couple of weeks over the winter and the CTEK has been showing the battery in the green all the time.
A couple of days ago the battery gave out before the car would start.
When I unplugged/plugged the charger it decided the battery wasn’t too well actually!
So I’ve left it in ‘restore’ mode or whatever it is.
If that doesn’t work, I’ve got to tow the car backwards out of the garage to get to the battery.
Im beginning to wonder whether I need the hassle tbh.
Hmmmm that's probably a good idea, and takes 2 seconds to do. Shame I'm now one day before actually needing to start it It’s surprising the state they decide the battery is actually in after previously displaying a full charge.
I’ve been starting a particularly iffy starter every couple of weeks over the winter and the CTEK has been showing the battery in the green all the time.
A couple of days ago the battery gave out before the car would start.
When I unplugged/plugged the charger it decided the battery wasn’t too well actually!
So I’ve left it in ‘restore’ mode or whatever it is.
If that doesn’t work, I’ve got to tow the car backwards out of the garage to get to the battery.
Im beginning to wonder whether I need the hassle tbh.
Elesmart said:
Nice to see people beginning to get their motors out.
I bought this in December and it has sat in the garage until last weekend where I finally got to take it out on its first drive. Roll on the better weather and here's to some great adventures for all :-)
Great shout - these are brilliant value at the moment.I bought this in December and it has sat in the garage until last weekend where I finally got to take it out on its first drive. Roll on the better weather and here's to some great adventures for all :-)
Is that your Atom lurking in the background?
Lord.Vader said:
Waiting for April 1st, hate paying the £580 tax, needs an MOT too actually.
Bloody window jet nozzles stopped working, again, so will fix them and assuming it pass no issues.
Indeed, I will get mine MOTd tomorrow but put it back in the garage before taxing it in April 1st. Bloody window jet nozzles stopped working, again, so will fix them and assuming it pass no issues.
Lord.Vader said:
Waiting for April 1st, hate paying the £580 tax, needs an MOT too actually.
Bloody window jet nozzles stopped working, again, so will fix them and assuming it pass no issues.
I've just taxed mine to avoid the increase on 1st April. Paid £330 for the year instead of £600 it will be after 1st April, even though car won't move until June I should imagine.Bloody window jet nozzles stopped working, again, so will fix them and assuming it pass no issues.
Shnozz said:
Lord.Vader said:
Waiting for April 1st, hate paying the £580 tax, needs an MOT too actually.
Bloody window jet nozzles stopped working, again, so will fix them and assuming it pass no issues.
I've just taxed mine to avoid the increase on 1st April. Paid £330 for the year instead of £600 it will be after 1st April, even though car won't move until June I should imagine.Bloody window jet nozzles stopped working, again, so will fix them and assuming it pass no issues.
Elesmart said:
Nice to see people beginning to get their motors out.
I bought this in December and it has sat in the garage until last weekend where I finally got to take it out on its first drive. Roll on the better weather and here's to some great adventures for all :-)
Oooh yeah, loving the colour on yours. Techno Violet and Sunflowers - the perfect combo.I bought this in December and it has sat in the garage until last weekend where I finally got to take it out on its first drive. Roll on the better weather and here's to some great adventures for all :-)
Can't wait to take mine for a blast again this summer. I feel like I've neglected her for too long.
UTH said:
Yes, I'm also a bit worried about this. I've never owned a car that I've just left plugged in for 4 months without starting it......but it's a 2015 car so I'm hoping modern enough that I don't need to worry about anything.
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