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by SOMERS
Wed Nov 21, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: CAR COVERS
Replies: 5
Views: 5652

CAR COVERS

CAR COVERS Car covers come in many sizes, many different materials and are designed for many aplications , is it for you to decide what you need , if at all, car covers work in some enviroments and not in others, again you must decide what type of cover , and which car cover would be suitable. A car...
by SOMERS
Tue Nov 20, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Condensation on windscreen
Replies: 48
Views: 37764

Re: Condensation on windscreen

FRESH AIR Before starting off it is always a good idea to fully open, if practical the front side windows,failing that partially open will do , (1) This is done to remove stagnent air and provide fresh air in the cabin. (2 ) During the summer season if the vehicle is kept out side in a non shady are...
by SOMERS
Tue Nov 20, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Condensation on windscreen
Replies: 48
Views: 37764

Re: Condensation on windscreen

Condensation does not only accumulate on window glass it accumulates on all internal metal panels of a car where you can not see. During the early days of wind up windows and cloth seats we had no airconditioning however we did have heating which we used to our advantage to dry out our cars. There w...
by SOMERS
Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:33 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Wiper blades
Replies: 15
Views: 16119

Re: Wiper blades

Every little bit helps, no mater how small. For some time now and on my previouse cars I have been lifting / parking the wiper arms up when my vehicles are not in use, this prevents the sun from curling the blades and reduces blade streaking. I used to block the arms up a few inches /cm that failed ...
by SOMERS
Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:53 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: What's your tyre pressures.
Replies: 26
Views: 32340

Re: What's your tyre pressures.

Had a tyre pressure warning last week and amazingly had a nail in a rear tyre. Sorted with a plug repair in my local garage. Loved that the tpms worked!!! ☺ tyrfelin: Just a thought ! However, a tyre having been plugged may have a limited high way "speed rating" for the rest of its servic...
by SOMERS
Sun Nov 18, 2018 7:26 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Condensation on windscreen
Replies: 48
Views: 37764

Re: Condensation on windscreen

Does anyone else have a problem with condensation on the inside of the windscreen when parked overnight now the weather is colder. My CX3 seems a lot worse than previouse cars I have owned. I have checked for obviouse leaks in the car, and the aircon is permantly on. DaveG I do apolagise for not co...
by SOMERS
Sun Nov 18, 2018 5:35 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Condensation on windscreen
Replies: 48
Views: 37764

Re: Condensation on windscreen

I wonder how many forum members have garages, but do not use them for their intended purpose. I live in a road of 17 properties, all of which have garages, and 8 of these have double garages including my own. I am one of only 3 out of the 17 who keep their cars in the garage. The rest fill them up ...
by SOMERS
Sun Nov 18, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Condensation on windscreen
Replies: 48
Views: 37764

Re: Condensation on windscreen

I wonder how many forum members have garages, but do not use them for their intended purpose. I live in a road of 17 properties, all of which have garages, and 8 of these have double garages including my own. I am one of only 3 out of the 17 who keep their cars in the garage. The rest fill them up ...
by SOMERS
Sun Nov 18, 2018 5:25 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Condensation on windscreen
Replies: 48
Views: 37764

Re: Condensation on windscreen

I wonder how many forum members have garages, but do not use them for their intended purpose. I live in a road of 17 properties, all of which have garages, and 8 of these have double garages including my own. I am one of only 3 out of the 17 who keep their cars in the garage. The rest fill them up ...
by SOMERS
Sun Nov 18, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Condensation on windscreen
Replies: 48
Views: 37764

Re: Condensation on windscreen

Thanks Somers, but the problem isn't de fogging the screen during use which is taken care of efficiently with the air condition controls, its when the car is left unoccupied for a few hours or overnight now the temperature is dropping. DaveG in my vain attempt to assist you, I have determined that ...