Two non-essentials I'm glad I haven't got!

Grumpy1 · 5th September 2013, 10:13

Reverse sensors and rear electric blind. Hardly a day goes by without somebody saying they've got a problem with one or the other. Any other non-essentials you're pleased you haven't got?

Chad.

suffolk boy · 5th September 2013, 10:48

not every one who has these fitted has problems.mine are fine the sensors that is and i find them very handy.fbh fitted no problems.highline retro fitted works great.folks only tend to post about these items when they go wrong.also i think you find out of the many owners who have these fitted the percentage is quite small.

Roverite · 5th September 2013, 14:10

I have fitted reversing sensors from Maplins. They work fine, apart from the reverse light switch packing up; does that mean reverse lights are non essential? I also fitted a manual rear blind; cheaper and nothing to go wrong.

To be fair, I think you will see a lot of these problems on here, because this is where people come with their problems. I worked in the motor trade for many years and there is a tenancy to only see the customers with problems; the ones that don't have a problem, don't come in to tell you everything is fine. Overall, I think most things on our cars are robust, but even the best things wear out in the end.

Roverite.

DaveyC · 5th September 2013, 14:21

A double din head unit. Every week someone is having problems

Lost Soul · 5th September 2013, 14:28

A Rover 75 and a wife.

James.uk · 5th September 2013, 14:31

A 1.8 engine?

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Mark2000cc · 5th September 2013, 14:45

I love my reverse sensors, so much so that now my sounder has given up the ghost (sensors are fine and working) I am desperate to get it fixed.
My retrofitted electric blind I could do without, as I have a mg teddy bear on my back parcel shelf and it stops the blind from going up anyway lol.
It is nice if you get a *** head driver (usually a clapped out BMW) behind you, to put the blind up as if to say,'I can't be bothered to look at you ' lol

windrush · 5th September 2013, 14:56

My reverse sensors work fine but must admit they are a bit of a pain when reversing into the garage

suzublu · 5th September 2013, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

A 1.8 engine?

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A diesel

Teflon · 5th September 2013, 15:13

I've gt all 3 - Double Din, rear blind, and reverse sensors. No problems with any of them.

5th September 2013, 10:13	#1
Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	Two non-essentials I'm glad I haven't got! Reverse sensors and rear electric blind. Hardly a day goes by without somebody saying they've got a problem with one or the other. Any other non-essentials you're pleased you haven't got? Chad. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

5th September 2013, 10:48	#2
suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	not every one who has these fitted has problems.mine are fine the sensors that is and i find them very handy.fbh fitted no problems.highline retro fitted works great.folks only tend to post about these items when they go wrong.also i think you find out of the many owners who have these fitted the percentage is quite small. __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco

5th September 2013, 14:21	#4
DaveyC I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T Diesel Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Costa-Del-Dudley Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 213 Thanked 259 Times in 204 Posts	A double din head unit. Every week someone is having problems __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	I love my reverse sensors, so much so that now my sounder has given up the ghost (sensors are fine and working) I am desperate to get it fixed. My retrofitted electric blind I could do without, as I have a mg teddy bear on my back parcel shelf and it stops the blind from going up anyway lol. It is nice if you get a *** head driver (usually a clapped out BMW) behind you, to put the blind up as if to say,'I can't be bothered to look at you ' lol __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

5th September 2013, 14:56	#8
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	My reverse sensors work fine but must admit they are a bit of a pain when reversing into the garage __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

5th September 2013, 14:10	#3
Roverite Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Telford Posts: 1,083 Thanks: 653 Thanked 307 Times in 159 Posts	I have fitted reversing sensors from Maplins. They work fine, apart from the reverse light switch packing up; does that mean reverse lights are non essential? I also fitted a manual rear blind; cheaper and nothing to go wrong. To be fair, I think you will see a lot of these problems on here, because this is where people come with their problems. I worked in the motor trade for many years and there is a tenancy to only see the customers with problems; the ones that don't have a problem, don't come in to tell you everything is fine. Overall, I think most things on our cars are robust, but even the best things wear out in the end. Roverite.

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Lost Soul Gets stuck in Jaguar S Type Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 878 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	A Rover 75 and a wife.

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	A 1.8 engine? .. ...

5th September 2013, 15:13	#10
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	I've gt all 3 - Double Din, rear blind, and reverse sensors. No problems with any of them. __________________ No. 4 of 6