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 Fixed towbar pictures needed please |
martinf
 30th Jun 2016 8:27am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 16 · Views: 14355 · Subject: Fixed towbar pictures needed please |
Thanks cs 
Hopefully it will be the removable type, doesn't look to bad. I have also heard about the electric one being limited on weight, I do tow quite a heavy caravan when laden for ... |
| Chainsaws - Which one? |
martinf
20th May 2016 8:26am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 62 · Views: 24211 · Subject: Chainsaws - Which one? |
| I always buy Stihl. They are top quality and I don't think they can be beaten. Take a look at what the professionals use. Stihl is by far the most common. |
| Dealer Finance or Not? |
martinf
19th May 2016 5:57pm
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Forum: Orders (L405) · Replies: 22 · Views: 17108 · Subject: Dealer Finance or Not? |
| Actually I think that provided the APR is reasonable it makes much more sense to finance a depreciating asset as otherwise one is constantly consuming capital whereas financing it means that the depre ... |
| Tracker |
martinf
18th May 2016 6:46pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L405) · Replies: 13 · Views: 9533 · Subject: Tracker |
Or go for one of these http://www.trackersecurity.co.uk/index.html
No wiring required and very effective. I have one on my Porsche which satisfies LV although it is not Cat 5. But Porsche are ver ... |
| Dealer Finance or Not? |
martinf
18th May 2016 6:41pm
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Forum: Orders (L405) · Replies: 22 · Views: 17108 · Subject: Dealer Finance or Not? |
| Actually I think that provided the APR is reasonable it makes much more sense to finance a depreciating asset as otherwise one is constantly consuming capital whereas financing it means that the depre ... |
| jammed tow bar electrics |
martinf
30th Apr 2016 6:11pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 10 · Views: 9652 · Subject: jammed tow bar electrics |
| I had the middle of the electric socket fall out. It seemed the part was not available as the factory install is different to the dealer fit so the dealer could only get parts for the retro fit and r ... |
| Time for a service |
martinf
18th Apr 2016 7:53am
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2469 · Subject: Time for a service |
| BTW, I see you are in Brighton. I bought mine from Caffyns in Lewes so if you did they have seen the problem before ie mine. |
| Time for a service |
martinf
17th Apr 2016 6:56pm
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2469 · Subject: Time for a service |
I had a problem with the service indicator on my September 2015 L405.
I had done about 9,000 miles when the InControl app started saying it needed a service imminently. When I checked the Servic ... |
| Help needed nailing Green Flag |
martinf
16th Apr 2016 8:00pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 31 · Views: 15247 · Subject: Help needed nailing Green Flag |
I agree that it is best to forget chasing GF.
To prove in Court that GF is responsible one has to be able to prove that the engine was OK prior to their involvement. But that will be difficult b ... |
| L405 Insurance |
martinf
15th Apr 2016 8:07am
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Forum: Finance, Insurance & Warranties · Replies: 18 · Views: 16883 · Subject: L405 Insurance |
Why not fit a tracker like this http://www.trackersecurity.co.uk/index.html
No wiring in and certainly keeps LV happy with one of my cars and at about £12 a month may well save more than it costs. ... |
| L405 Insurance |
martinf
14th Apr 2016 6:27pm
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Forum: Finance, Insurance & Warranties · Replies: 18 · Views: 16883 · Subject: L405 Insurance |
| I am with NFU and they have been fine |
| Fault with service indicator? |
martinf
7th Apr 2016 1:52pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 7 · Views: 5640 · Subject: Fault with service indicator? |
Turns out the Diesel Exhaust Fluid indicator was correct and it needed about 15 litres to top it up. Apparently a refill is typically needed after about 10,000 miles.
However the car did not need ... |
| Fault with service indicator? |
martinf
4th Apr 2016 5:13pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 7 · Views: 5640 · Subject: Fault with service indicator? |
| It is 6 months old. I ordered it last summer and took delivery in late Setember. I think all diesel L405s use Adblue to be Euro 6 compliant. |
| Fault with service indicator? |
martinf
1st Apr 2016 2:15pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 7 · Views: 5640 · Subject: Fault with service indicator? |
Its already booked in for a service next Wednesday. I felt that if the service indicator says a service is needed then I should have it done plus an early oil change does no harm.
I have raised t ... |
| Fault with service indicator? |
martinf
1st Apr 2016 9:22am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 7 · Views: 5640 · Subject: Fault with service indicator? |
| The service menu on my MY2016 L405 indicates that a service is due although I have only done about 9,700 miles and the Service book states that the service interval is 16,000 miles or 12 months, whic ... |
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