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Same here. I put my 6 year old PHEV in for its bi-annual government contrôle here in France and the technician showed me the pitiful state of the rubber boot that should cover the front left shock. Not a fail, but I am deeply p’d off as I put the car through a dealer service only 10 days...

Great provided that you don’t have a geometry problem. I fitted Michelin CCs just over 2 years ago after getting 49,500 miles from the original Toyos. I have been generally quite happy with their performance and handling appart from, in my opinion, them being a bit noisier. However, I...

Good grief. I had the year 5 / 60k miles / 100k km service done here in France last week. It cost me a shade under Eu 270–. All the usual stuff plus software updated, plus spark plugs replaced under warranty (first recall campaign) and rear break calipers (I think) also replaced under...

As others have said, the target is to use Unleaded fuel at RON 95 or better. I go through periods of experimenting with RON 98 E5 from time to time (when the price dips) - mostly because in my Subaru days, I found that the engine appreciated it. However, I have come to the conclusion that...

I had exactly the same issue on my 2014 GX4H. Asked the dealer to check and fix it on my service last year. I havent been flashed since.

Thanks Maby, I thought so. Actually, it is more the bit about the interval reminder within the MMCS Info/Maintenance that led me to shout out. I have changed the title of the tread accordingly. And yes, 12,500 miles sounds about right. Driving a right hooker here in France it us apparent...

Closing the loop on this one. I was finally back at the dealership yesterday for a service and mentioned this problem to the Techs. They said that it is not uncommon with slightly older PHEVs and that their solution is to stick down the end caps. They have done this for me and I will see if...

Apologies if this has been asked elsewhere, but what is the oil-change interval meant to be under normal usage? My 2014 Gx4h had its 80,000km/48,000mile service done at my local French dealership yesterday. All went well but, when I got home, I noticed that although the service reminder on...

Agreed that this is definitely the source of the vibration. I also thought about silicone, instead I decided to put a 2cm strip of electricians’ tape horizontally across the gap/joint at the front edge on both rails just before my latest 3 hour journey. Result - there was not a hint of the...

Hi all. I have a 2014 PHEV with intégral roof rails. For about 6 weeks I have noticed an intermittent vibration that I think is coming from the front trim of the roof rails. Usually only at 70 km/h or higher and with a headwind. Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions for a cure...

I have done lots of towing over the past 18 month, frequently with a fully laden but relatively low profile 2m trailer, and I do not find that there is much of an impact on MPG. However, and this is a big one, I have found that the MPG takes a huge hit as soon as I add my roof box. I guess...

Agreed that you don't need to use stick-on beam-flateners when crossing the Channel. However, after 18 months of being the scurge of oncoming traffic both UK and Continental motorways, my PHEV had its 2nd year service at a dealer in Angers yesterday and the dark-o'clock run home was a...

I can confirm from living in France and recent trips to Germany that MMCS copes perfectly with DAB+. I just found that I needed to refresh the station list from time to time. Also, 100% agreed that DAB coverage this side of the Channel is infinitely better than back in the UK.

HIDs are 100% compatible without need for conversion or deflectors. I drive a RHD,UK purchased,PHEV in France. My one frustration with my UK dealer is that they insisted that the "continental pack" including LHD Headlights was necessary to make the vehicle road legal for registration in...

Admittedly I am not yet using my PHEV in optimum mode yet, as I am in a phase of having to do numerous long hauls and am generally cruising at about 120kmh on Europe’s Autoroutes. My consumption is consistently between 11.6 and 12.4 km per L (36 mpg and near enough what Grigou reports for...