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by stew.pan
Sat Dec 08, 2018 7:21 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Paint and Rust
Replies: 13
Views: 12351

Re: Paint and Rust

Hi chaps & Lasses, My CX-3 had loads of chips on the bonnet, a real let down, never had this issue on any other car in the last 45 years! I backed my car into a post at a lot less than walking speed and damaged the bumper and a reversing sensor. I went through Mazda accident to have mazda parts ...
by stew.pan
Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Steering wheel leather (?) worn
Replies: 19
Views: 20316

Re: Steering wheel leather (?) worn

Hi folks, Steering wheel warranty issue turned down, reason being i had the first and second years service with them but the third years service and mot was carried out by an independent garage so loyalty was compromised!! The car was 3 years and 2 months old even failed on 'good will' ! I normally ...
by stew.pan
Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Steering wheel leather (?) worn
Replies: 19
Views: 20316

Re: Steering wheel leather (?) worn

Hi folks Thanks for your replies, i went to the dealers and the chap said that some models had a problem but as far as he knows it did'nt include the CX-3 but he was'nt 100% about it. He took photos and said he would try his best to get a good outcome. Even though it is just out of warranty he think...
by stew.pan
Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Steering wheel leather (?) worn
Replies: 19
Views: 20316

Re: Steering wheel leather (?) worn

Hi strangeways, Thanks for your quick response, You are right, i should have contacted the dealer, it seemed to happen all at once but obviously didn't, time just seems to fly by these days. S.
by stew.pan
Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Steering wheel leather (?) worn
Replies: 19
Views: 20316

Steering wheel leather (?) worn

Hi all, Any of you folk got or had any issues with the leather on the steering wheel wearing through? Mine is three years old now and is worn mainly where my hands touch on the rh and lh sides but it has started to wear through at the top now in the form of 'pin pricks' and is started to look a mess...
by stew.pan
Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:01 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: New motoring offence from the 29th June 2018
Replies: 21
Views: 17475

Re: New motoring offence from the 29th June 2018

I am a ( now and again) cyclist, Regular motorcyclist and car driver, i see them all, lorrys, HGV's, PSV's, car, motorbike, cyclist, runners etc etc doing the most stupid of things on the road. I believe that the standard of driving/riding etc is poor compared to not many years ago. I am 65 years ol...
by stew.pan
Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:09 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Smart City Brake Support
Replies: 22
Views: 20466

Re: Smart City Brake Support

Hi all, Quick update ref my warning lights being on and not going off. I went to the dealers this morning and as i got within 200 yards of the place the lights went off !!!! Dealer still took it in and two hours later i was told they had run a diagnostic test (tested some sensors etc,) the lights ar...
by stew.pan
Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Smart City Brake Support
Replies: 22
Views: 20466

Re: Smart City Brake Support

Hi all, Last October some of the warning lights came on at the right hand side, ie abs, tyre pressure, scbs etc, they went out after awhile. They would come on again once or twice (sometimes all, other times only two or three) so i went to the dealers and the chap from the service dept said it is us...
by stew.pan
Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Stains on alloy wheels
Replies: 35
Views: 29910

Re: Stains on alloy wheels

Hi Chaps/ladies, Had all four alloys replaced under waranty today. It has taken nearly 2 months but i suppose thats good considering that the dealership has in the last month moved lock stock and barrel to new premises. The second time i went to the dealers i spoke to the guy in charge of the warren...
by stew.pan
Fri May 20, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Stains on alloy wheels
Replies: 35
Views: 29910

Re: Stains on alloy wheels

Hi,
All i use is warm water with car wash added, i clean my wheels each week with a good quality wheel brush so i never really allow the brake dust to build up. I am retired so have plenty of time to do these things.