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by Boyle de Cabbage
Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:11 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: battery!
Replies: 12
Views: 12127

Re: battery!

In my Honda ownership days the garage changed the fob battery, for free, at each annual service.
by Boyle de Cabbage
Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Android Auto
Replies: 8
Views: 4152

Re: Android Auto

Remember if you use AA/CP you have access to apps on your phone and files stored therein. USB sticks quickly become a thing of the past when you have voice commands to 'Play Music', select albums or artists. Regard your phone as your USB stick; the AA/CP interface is far better than Mazda's. I've sa...
by Boyle de Cabbage
Tue Sep 21, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Rear Seat Belt Retract - 65plate
Replies: 8
Views: 11498

Re: Rear Seat Belt Retract - 65plate

I had the issue with a 2015 CX-3. offside only. Mazda replaced the whole seatbelt free of charge last year - car at 5 years old. Just ask your dealer to check with Mazda UK. Took about 2 weeks to arrange but that might have been Covid related..
by Boyle de Cabbage
Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Alloy wheel refurbishment
Replies: 12
Views: 10577

Re: Alloy wheel refurbishment

Nice JT, but you really cannot better the sun gleaming off diamond-cut alloys, IMHO.
by Boyle de Cabbage
Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Insurance renewal... again
Replies: 0
Views: 5897

Insurance renewal... again

LV renewal price keeps creeping up! This year the quote was £245. The lowest quote I found on a quick moneysupermarket check was £186 for similar cover. I chose Morethan for £200 ...although it took 10 minutes on the phone after completing online to cancel automatic renewal next year. Automatic rene...
by Boyle de Cabbage
Sun Sep 05, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Mazda CX-3 " Deep Crystal Blub " Full Detailing & Paint Correction
Replies: 1
Views: 6759

Re: Mazda CX-3 " Deep Crystal Blub " Full Detailing & Paint Correction

Auto correct and copy-&-paste is making my blub run cold.
by Boyle de Cabbage
Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Ceramic coating
Replies: 9
Views: 4971

Re: Ceramic coating

Try https://detailingworld.com and ask your question there. You will likely get a more sensible opinion. Halfords!! haha!!
by Boyle de Cabbage
Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Android Auto on a CX-3 ?
Replies: 11
Views: 12755

Re: Android Auto on a CX-3 ?

ASH8's files now zapped by Mazda take-down.

It is not really a good look to piss on your customers, Mr Mazda.
by Boyle de Cabbage
Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Android Auto on a CX-3 ?
Replies: 11
Views: 12755

Re: Android Auto on a CX-3 ?

yes see my server, and for Europe and UK 70.00.367A is the latest available firmware....plus you must install 2 sets of Mazda parts. see signature Bloody Hell, mate! You get around! For those not in the know this is the former Corporal Ash from Oz; since given a battlefield commission and promoted ...
by Boyle de Cabbage
Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:38 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Tyre replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 7343

Re: Tyre replacement

I shouldn't have thought you needed to. AWD is a bit of a misnomer; it means the car provides power to all 4 wheels only when wheel slip is sensed.
If your rears are in good condition and not cracked or perished, save your money.