The Volvo S90/V90 lease thread

The Volvo S90/V90 lease thread

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Witchfinder

6,250 posts

253 months

Wednesday 9th October 2019
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sidekickdmr said:
Is this a thing?
It's a "free health check" and isn't compulsory. I had it done, seemed worthwhile to check for any teething problems.

Trif

748 posts

174 months

Wednesday 9th October 2019
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janesmith1950 said:
ur did exactly this 6 months after its last service. It's diesel overspilling into the oil during regen. Dealer should be able to sort under warranty by dropping a bit of oil.
Hopefully done under warranty. Otherwise the lease company sent me a cheque for £150 to say sorry for mishandling my personal data so might still be quids in.

anonymous-user

55 months

Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Trif said:
Hopefully done under warranty. Otherwise the lease company sent me a cheque for £150 to say sorry for mishandling my personal data so might still be quids in.
Yes was done under warranty, no questions asked.

Accelebrate

5,252 posts

216 months

Thursday 10th October 2019
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Witchfinder said:
sidekickdmr said:
Is this a thing?
It's a "free health check" and isn't compulsory. I had it done, seemed worthwhile to check for any teething problems.
It's either a waste of time, or a good excuse for a free wash and vac, depending on your proximity to a dealership and feelings towards swirl-marks on a leased car.

They sent me a lovely video showing that the brake pads and tyres hadn't worn out in 2000 miles rotate

whoami

13,151 posts

241 months

Thursday 10th October 2019
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Accelebrate said:
Witchfinder said:
sidekickdmr said:
Is this a thing?
It's a "free health check" and isn't compulsory. I had it done, seemed worthwhile to check for any teething problems.
It's either a waste of time, or a good excuse for a free wash and vac, depending on your proximity to a dealership and feelings towards swirl-marks on a leased car.

They sent me a lovely video showing that the brake pads and tyres hadn't worn out in 2000 miles rotate
I found it useful to have the ever changing software upgraded.

Trif

748 posts

174 months

Tuesday 15th October 2019
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So my oil filter was replaced under warranty and the level dropped a few bars from max. I'm wondering if I should plan a good long drive just in case a regen is needed?

Witchfinder

6,250 posts

253 months

Tuesday 15th October 2019
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My circumstances changed not long after I took delivery of my V90. Now it looks like I'm going to be 6,000 miles over at the end of the contract. Anyone else has such a big overage, and did you have any problems?

FWIW

3,069 posts

98 months

Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Witchfinder said:
My circumstances changed not long after I took delivery of my V90. Now it looks like I'm going to be 6,000 miles over at the end of the contract. Anyone else has such a big overage, and did you have any problems?
Why should it be a problem? Just pay the XS mileage.

Mammasaid

3,859 posts

98 months

Tuesday 15th October 2019
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FWIW said:
Witchfinder said:
My circumstances changed not long after I took delivery of my V90. Now it looks like I'm going to be 6,000 miles over at the end of the contract. Anyone else has such a big overage, and did you have any problems?
Why should it be a problem? Just pay the XS mileage.
This, I deliberately went for 8k rather than 10k for my lease as I knew it was going to be cheaper to pay the excess than pay another 30/month.

talksthetorque

10,815 posts

136 months

Tuesday 15th October 2019
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If you need to be disciplined about it - set up a standing order to an account with enough money a month to cover the excess on 500 miles a month.

Witchfinder

6,250 posts

253 months

Tuesday 15th October 2019
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I have enough set aside to cover any excess mileage charges, so that's fine. I just wondered if there would be any other hidden penalties.

Jobbo

12,973 posts

265 months

Thursday 17th October 2019
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My freebie 3 SIM didn't want to play this morning; it said it had a decent signal but no internet access. I wondered if they had a time limit before expiring. Switched the internet connection to my phone then tried the car's modem again and it worked, so apparently not.

That did lead me to see I've used 664MB of data since September last year, so nowhere near troubling the 200MB/month limit. That's using it for the traffic info and updating the apps (but not maps) all year. I've spent roughly 350hrs in the car. So it's not particularly data heavy, if anyone was interested in that.

niva441

2,007 posts

232 months

Thursday 17th October 2019
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Jobbo said:
My freebie 3 SIM didn't want to play this morning; it said it had a decent signal but no internet access. I wondered if they had a time limit before expiring. Switched the internet connection to my phone then tried the car's modem again and it worked, so apparently not.

That did lead me to see I've used 664MB of data since September last year, so nowhere near troubling the 200MB/month limit. That's using it for the traffic info and updating the apps (but not maps) all year. I've spent roughly 350hrs in the car. So it's not particularly data heavy, if anyone was interested in that.
Thanks that's worth knowing as that will be similar to my usage.

FWIW

3,069 posts

98 months

Thursday 17th October 2019
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Is there any way to show program information when playing DAB radio?

Witchfinder

6,250 posts

253 months

Thursday 17th October 2019
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My car is in at the main stealer (Lookers Stockport) tomorrow. I'll report on how it went.

One thing to mention - the lead time for pickup-and-dropoff appointments was about four weeks! If you want to do this, or need a courtesy car, make sure you book your service well in advance!

talksthetorque

10,815 posts

136 months

Thursday 17th October 2019
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FWIW said:
Is there any way to show program information when playing DAB radio?
Hit the currently playing button on the left menu bar when in DAB

eta...


and wait........

FWIW

3,069 posts

98 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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talksthetorque said:
Hit the currently playing button on the left menu bar when in DAB

eta...


and wait........
Thanks, I'll give it a go. With added patience!

Mammasaid

3,859 posts

98 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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Well, the first issue with mine this morning.

Started car, it was a balmy 7 degrees outside, and infotainment wouldn't boot up. Waited 30 secs and switched car off and on again (1st thing to do with anything IT related!) - nothing including no climate control!. By this time had to set off to drop daughter off at school and then to go to work.

A couple of minutes down the road climate kicked in, then the nav, then radio and finally phone pairing. If it happens again will be off to the dealers...

Witchfinder

6,250 posts

253 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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Lookers Volvo Stockport were great. They repaired two punctures and didn't charge me. Car was cleaned inside and out, and they updated the software. Very polite and friendly. Good experience.

FWIW

3,069 posts

98 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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talksthetorque said:
Hit the currently playing button on the left menu bar when in DAB

eta...
and wait........
Humm...still not getting prog info, only station logo. Am I missing something?