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by JimT
Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:31 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Mishap
Replies: 4
Views: 7938

Re: Mishap

I've used a company called DentMagician, but that was in Sussex. When they were fixing a deep dent in the rear quarter panel (Vauxhall Zafira) it sounded horrendous with the hammering but the result was perfect. The cost was very reasonable. If other companies are as good then I can recommend going ...
by JimT
Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:26 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Groaning of parking brake
Replies: 11
Views: 21270

Re: Groaning of parking brake

Must admit I haven't used the parking brake in 8 days of ownership. Just use 'park' on the auto box. Even started using 'P' at night at traffic lights to avoid blinding following drivers with the LED tail lights. My halo is strangling me!!
by JimT
Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:33 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Seat comfort
Replies: 8
Views: 10768

Re: Seat comfort

Just done a 120 mile trip and found the seat in my niro 2 VERY firm and rather uncomfortable i.e. numb bum on getting out. As you say, I also hope the seats adjust with wear.
by JimT
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:36 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Niro PHEV on order
Replies: 12
Views: 14634

Re: Niro PHEV on order

Congratulations. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
by JimT
Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Finally ......
Replies: 3
Views: 6744

Re: Finally ......

I think Friends of the Earth have hired a hit man for Kia because they use so many trees.
by JimT
Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Finally ......
Replies: 3
Views: 6744

Finally ......

Taken delivery of our new niro 2. Now to learn how it works!!!! Think the owners manual was written by Tolstoy!
by JimT
Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member
Replies: 5
Views: 6813

Re: New member

Hi, Rich, and welcome to the forum.
by JimT
Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:26 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from the other side of the pond
Replies: 1
Views: 3512

Re: Hi from the other side of the pond

Hi and welcome to the forum. Glad to hear you're enjoying your niro.
by JimT
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: My order is in.
Replies: 6
Views: 7857

Re: My order is in.

Check the VIN on the car and identify the 10th character. If it's H the Model Year is 2017, if it's J then MY is 2018
by JimT
Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:12 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Don't have and don't want a smartphone !
Replies: 18
Views: 19206

Re: Don't have and don't want a smartphone !

Mobile Wi-Fi units will plug into the data socket in the car and act as a permanent hotspot for the car to recieve data. Pcworld or carphone warehouse or any other mobile phone shop should be able to help. They are sometimes called Mi-Fi or dongles. Sims with 500mb of data allowance per month should...