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by BigPhil
Wed Nov 10, 2021 1:56 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: First expense - coming up… what to do?
Replies: 32
Views: 4063

Re: First expense - coming up… what to do?

Whatever you do, for the love of God don't go to Charles Ivey. When I got my boxster I brought it there to have discs and pads done. They sheared the bolts in the hub carrier, then destroyed the carrier completely trying to bodge a repair. Cost me £3K in the end and they treated me like dirt when I...
by BigPhil
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: First expense - coming up… what to do?
Replies: 32
Views: 4063

Re: First expense - coming up… what to do?

I replaced my pads and discs during the first lockdown last year. I'd lasted an amazing 60k on the originals from new. Hatfield OPC were only servicing key workers cars(I'd imagine hospital consultants are the only ones fitting that description) so I went to my local garage that looks after my van ...
by BigPhil
Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:54 am
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: First expense - coming up… what to do?
Replies: 32
Views: 4063

Re: First expense - coming up… what to do?

I replaced my pads and discs during the first lockdown last year. I'd lasted an amazing 60k on the originals from new. Hatfield OPC were only servicing key workers cars(I'd imagine hospital consultants are the only ones fitting that description) so I went to my local garage that looks after my van f...
by BigPhil
Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:09 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Joiner to the Forum
Replies: 18
Views: 2400

Re: New Joiner to the Forum

Hi Neilly Welcome to our friendly forum. I've got an SD I bought new in March 2016. I'm on 83,000 miles now and never had a DPF problem. My commute is 12 miles each way with a couple of trips of around 100 miles a week. Only issue I've had is the usual transfer box replacement under warranty so look...
by BigPhil
Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Gen 3 Photos.
Replies: 529
Views: 51851

Re: Gen 3 Photos.

I have to say, I really don't like the new gearstick design minus the gaiter. The plastic base looks really cheap and nasty.
by BigPhil
Fri Aug 06, 2021 3:27 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Retro-fit heated steering wheel?
Replies: 13
Views: 2681

Re: Retro-fit heated steering wheel?

Yep, definitely a new steering wheel. There's a button on the base to turn it on and obviously a heating element inside. Best bet would be to check breakers yards online. Chances are if it's in a breakers yard the airbag has gone bang though. I'd wager Porsche would charge you the thick end of £1k f...
by BigPhil
Wed Jul 07, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Thinking of selling Macan SD
Replies: 4
Views: 2274

Re: Thinking of selling Macan SD

Sounds a bit low. I've got a 2016 SD with around the same options and 77k. WBAC came out with £27,500 for mine. Private sale should really get you around £31k.
by BigPhil
Wed Jun 02, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Winter wheelz and tyrez
Replies: 6
Views: 1177

Re: Winter wheelz and tyrez

Well it's 25c here today in the Home Counties so unless you're in Norway I'd say yes.
by BigPhil
Tue May 18, 2021 7:23 am
Forum: Issues & Technical
Topic: Front Brake Pad Replacement
Replies: 39
Views: 14510

Re: Front Brake Pad Replacement

Hi, My brake pad warning lights just came on today for first time at 31k miles. I hear that I could go on for another 2000miles before actually changing them on a forum. Is this correct? I have just renewed my warranty - if I take it to a Porsche specialise to change the pad and disc instead a OPC ...
by BigPhil
Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: Order Forum
Topic: It's the big day tomorrow!!! Couple of quick questions...
Replies: 22
Views: 5471

Re: It's the big day tomorrow!!! Couple of quick questions...

Don't bother with the insurance. As previously said, ALA cost me about £200 for 3 years when I bought mine. Only winners there are the OPC with £1,000 commission.