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by Trantor
Thu Feb 03, 2022 12:08 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Audio CDs
Replies: 6
Views: 2214

Re: Audio CDs

Just given this a try using an external USB CD drive. The car detected and recognised the CD drive and you could insert and eject CD’s. The bad news is that when you go into Media to play the CD it wants to connect to the external device via MirrorLink in order to detect the music data and play it. ...
by Trantor
Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:13 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID-3 Navigation System Live Traffic Reporting
Replies: 18
Views: 6349

Re: ID-3 Navigation System Live Traffic Reporting

Hi Anduain, Did you mean that Apple maps indications shows up on the HUD? I thought that only the native navigation system was using the HUD. Thanks for confirming Yes, to a degree. I’ve moved from Google Maps to Apple Maps for this reason. Apple Maps shows direction info in the lower portion of th...
by Trantor
Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:07 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: What colour did you get/order?
Replies: 71
Views: 25631

Re: What colour did you get/order?

Stonewashed Blue for us.
ID3 does look good in White I have to say. But as a recent previous car was a white one decided on the blue. Turquoise was considered, but as both wife and daughter thought it is was a “late life crisis” colour for someone who’s just got their bus pass! :lol:
by Trantor
Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Home charging point and Matt-E
Replies: 6
Views: 2009

Re: Home charging point and Matt-E

I’ve recently had a Hypervolt charger installed. Very impressed and would strongly recommend it. No earth rod required as it has PEN fault detection. Also has automatic load protection. I’ve also found Hypervolt’s customer service is first class.
by Trantor
Sat Jul 10, 2021 2:31 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Thinking of buying ID 3
Replies: 10
Views: 3389

Re: Thinking of buying ID 3

Hi, new to the forum. It's great to have views from actual owners. Wished I'd found you a few weeks ago and saved myself hours of research. Still so many questions, I hope you can help out. 2. How do I find out if my power supply can cope with a 7kw home charger (read about fuse boards and loops) I...
by Trantor
Sat Jul 10, 2021 1:47 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Thinking of buying ID 3
Replies: 10
Views: 3389

Re: Thinking of buying ID 3

2. Check your main fuse and the number of cables coming into and out of it. If it says 100A and you have one cable coming in and one coming out, you're mostly set. Anything else you need a sparky. If you have one cable coming and one going out is where you may need an electrician to check your supp...
by Trantor
Sat Jun 05, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Recommend home charger
Replies: 24
Views: 14608

Re: Recommend home charger

Thanks everyone for your responses. After much investigation I decided on a Zappi. We’re considering installing solar panels to assist charging the car and help heat our hot water tank so a Zappi seemed the best option for us. Received a quote from a ‘myenergi’ approved installer for £750 after the ...
by Trantor
Thu May 27, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Recommend home charger
Replies: 24
Views: 14608

Recommend home charger

I'm soon to become an ID.3 owner, my first EV, so need to have a home charger installed. I'd like some advice and/or recommendations regarding which one works best with the ID.3. I suppose my key requirements is that either via the car, or the charger, I can program in scheduled charging to make use...
by Trantor
Mon May 24, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Business and Tech model options gone
Replies: 0
Views: 1323

Business and Tech model options gone

Just going through the latest VW ID3 brochure (14th May) and noticed that the Business and Tech options are no longer mentioned. Models jump from Family straight to Max. VW done this to justify the no-grant assisted cost of the extra options of Max over Family?
by Trantor
Sun May 23, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Prospective ID.3 owner Buy now or later?
Replies: 27
Views: 11380

Re: Prospective ID.3 owner Buy now or later?

Drivethedeal are cheaper than Carwow for most marques, certainly for VWs. If you're after some cheap deals, i'd use drivethedeal as a yardstick to what's achievable. Also, if you're after an ID3 in a hurry, do a search for new ID3s on Autotrader- there are a number of dealerships with unregistered ...
by Trantor
Sun May 23, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Prospective ID.3 owner Buy now or later?
Replies: 27
Views: 11380

Re: Prospective ID.3 owner Buy now or later?

I note you mentioned you do a lot of seat fiddling. Just be aware that the ID3 power seats aren’t memory. They are good, but will still require manual manipulation Ohhh!! What!? £40k+ and no memory on the seats!!! What are VW thinking! :x Seriously, many thanks for that info Jono as it may have sav...
by Trantor
Thu May 20, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Prospective ID.3 owner Buy now or later?
Replies: 27
Views: 11380

Re: Prospective ID.3 owner Buy now or later?

Hi, @Trantor, I've just acquired a new Tech from Lookers who were running a "Golden Ticket" offer equivalent to about 8% off the total price. These seem to be time-limited arrangements for stock vehicles, I found a colour I was happy with so did the deal. FYG I looked at part exchange but...
by Trantor
Thu May 20, 2021 10:06 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Prospective ID.3 owner Buy now or later?
Replies: 27
Views: 11380

Re: Prospective ID.3 owner Buy now or later?

Trantor- How's the Polo GTI+ doing? We have one of those, also about 2 years old. With an educated guess, assuming you haven't loaded up on the extras, I'd expect yours to be worth about £16k right now in part ex or going via the likes of Motorway.co.uk Just got an ID3 Life Pro Performance in Glaci...
by Trantor
Wed May 19, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Prospective ID.3 owner Buy now or later?
Replies: 27
Views: 11380

Prospective ID.3 owner Buy now or later?

Greetings. Recently found this forum so first post. I’ve been contemplating an EV for a while now and looking at what EV’s are on the market an ID.3 is probably the best fit for the wife and I. What has been niggling me is whether to get one soon or wait. I suppose a major concern is depreciation on...