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Sonic ZS · 30th June 2019, 10:07

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Originally Posted by Simondi

Although my ZT has the option for remote window operation

How does this work ? Can't say I've ever seen this operating. Do you mean closing all the windows & sunroof from the lock button on the key ? Cheers

wraymond · 30th June 2019, 14:43

Sooner or later your TV remote will be smaller than your ignition key. Then you'll be done for phoning. I know what we need..... Alexa. Then we can get the dog to draw the curtains.

Pumpwater · 30th June 2019, 16:34

Mrs Pumpwater has a 2015 Skoda Fabia (1.4 three cyinder diesel), it is not a bad car but it beeps at me constantly. I am listening to the radio & when I put it into reverse the sound is muted (just when the news headlines are on!) it beeps and asks whether it is safe to move ...... of course it bl**dy well is, I wouldn't be doing it otherwise!

If it thinks I am too close to the car in front & that car is still moving it emits a piercing sound which nearly makes me leap out of the seat.

Also it is stop-start which cannot be permanently turned off (by me). I turn it off as soon as I sit in but occasionally I have forgotten to do it which wouldn't be a problem if it was a manual but it is DSG, so it starts again when I take my foot off the brake, I've had a couple of nasty moments when trying to join traffic at a road junction.

The car is also very noisy except at higher speeds & I can feel every bump in the road, the Rover is a joy to drive by comparison as it's quiet & smooth

The front & rear parking sensors are useful though

Simondi · 30th June 2019, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic ZS

How does this work ? Can't say I've ever seen this operating. Do you mean closing all the windows & sunroof from the lock button on the key ? Cheers

Yeah, it's an option that can be enabled via a T4

Darcydog · 30th June 2019, 18:39

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Originally Posted by RobSun

Its called progress. Someone sits at a computer thinking how can I justify my existence, high salary, and job title. So they come up with some great idea to make things better that all their technophobe buddies think is the dogs. Then we are left with things like complex programming of car entertainment systems, computer programs etc etc. And don't get me on to the so called driving aids, hill start assist, auto hand brake, auto braking and parking. If you need these to drive you shouldn't be in charge of a moving vehicle

Keep it simple stupid just does not compute nowadays, its got to be complicated and or unnecessary to be cool.

Or am I just an old f%$£t now?

If you are - then you are certainly not in the minority and also in very good company.

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Pumpwater Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Firefrost Red Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 470 Thanks: 96 Thanked 55 Times in 38 Posts	Mrs Pumpwater has a 2015 Skoda Fabia (1.4 three cyinder diesel), it is not a bad car but it beeps at me constantly. I am listening to the radio & when I put it into reverse the sound is muted (just when the news headlines are on!) it beeps and asks whether it is safe to move ...... of course it bl**dy well is, I wouldn't be doing it otherwise! If it thinks I am too close to the car in front & that car is still moving it emits a piercing sound which nearly makes me leap out of the seat. Also it is stop-start which cannot be permanently turned off (by me). I turn it off as soon as I sit in but occasionally I have forgotten to do it which wouldn't be a problem if it was a manual but it is DSG, so it starts again when I take my foot off the brake, I've had a couple of nasty moments when trying to join traffic at a road junction. The car is also very noisy except at higher speeds & I can feel every bump in the road, the Rover is a joy to drive by comparison as it's quiet & smooth The front & rear parking sensors are useful though __________________ Eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow they may make it illegal.