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by Ritz
Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: SATNAV speed camera warning
Replies: 24
Views: 30191

Re: SATNAV speed camera warning

If the phone can connect to the Internet and download Android auto then it would be a smartphone. You don't need to spend a fortune you can get perfectly good one for less than £100.
by Ritz
Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Creaks and groans
Replies: 13
Views: 24974

Re: Creaks and groans

My car seems to be suffering from these creaks and groans normally when i release the brakes from being at a complete stop or just as i get to a full stop and is very audible from outside the car. I was hoping that it would have settled down, but I've now just done 1000 miles and it still seems the ...
by Ritz
Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Brake Pads Wear
Replies: 16
Views: 41498

Re: Brake Pads Wear

Remember it's not Kia it's dealership mechanic who's ticking boxes.
by Ritz
Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Brake Pads Wear
Replies: 16
Views: 41498

Re: Brake Pads Wear

1,640 miles??
That wear doesn't sound right, sounds to me like a standard first service response my the mechanic without actually really measuring.
by Ritz
Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Waiting game
Replies: 48
Views: 48359

Re: Waiting game

Finally took delivery of my Niro yesterday and managed a couple of short trips in between setting up all the toys.
by Ritz
Fri Jul 28, 2017 11:20 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Waiting game
Replies: 48
Views: 48359

Re: Waiting game

Well I'm pleased to say that the waiting is nearly over and have been given a collection date of the 14th August.
by Ritz
Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Waiting game
Replies: 48
Views: 48359

Re: Waiting game

niroal wrote: Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:44 am So if I order an FE in the next couple of weeks is it likely I will get it this year???
I think the longest wait seems to be for Niro 2 with ADAP, as they are made to order and take around 5 months. I don't think there is too much of an issue with the FE's.
by Ritz
Wed Jun 07, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: No jack and wheel wrench - is this normal ?
Replies: 6
Views: 8181

Re: No jack and wheel wrench - is this normal ?

I have a trolley jack as I wouldn't trust any manufacturers jacks unless in a real emergency by the side road. You're not suggesting carrying a trolley jack in the car? As there is no spare in the Niro you wouldn't need to change the wheel at the roadside, so why carry any jack? The OP took the whe...
by Ritz
Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:22 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Fuel consumption
Replies: 65
Views: 70877

Re: Fuel consumption

Now that the warm weather is here (!), my mpg has increased from my last post. This is my best so far for one journey. MPG.jpg That was for a journey from east to west coast, country roads and an average temperature of 16. I calculated the efficiency of the tank on fill up, that was 71.5 mpg. Also ...
by Ritz
Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:14 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Waiting game
Replies: 48
Views: 48359

Re: Waiting game

Just had another update from the dealer and they are still expecting it by 11th August.