This is my first post, recently purchased my V40 2013 D3 last month.
Was driving on the motorway and in the wake of the recent storm here in the UK there was a lot of debris on the roads. Needless to say I managed to drive over a sharp branch at 70mph and it completely shredded the plastic undertray. I took it to a nearby tyre garage which was open on a sunday luckily and they removed it and confirmed there was no other damage to the car. My question is, do I really need to replace it? Other than an increased risk of damage to the sump is there anything else I need to worry about? Or is it definitely worth the bother of sourcing another one and getting it fitted?
The similar thing happened to my previous V40. I was told by many mechanics that I should buy a replacement as it also protects the belts plus it has some effects on aerodynamics. The cover was quite pricey though. Something like 200 euros or so.
I would err on the side of caution, you don't want damp in those complicated electrics. Sometimes breakers have those parts. Have a look on ebay for a start. The retaining screw clips are the same as a Ford Focus, I know that as the front ones on mine have seized. I don't know about the tray itself but if it is the same you may have plan B..
It's part of the aero package. The front wheels drag a lot of air and need some help. The main problem is the negative air pressure behind the wheel. So on the lower lip of the bumper there is a small dam running out to the centre of the tyre. The engine tray cleans the air flowing past. Together they increase the pressure at the rear of the tyre.
on some vw models, this item is actually called "noise insulation"
early Vauxhall insignias don't have one, but astra of the same age does.... personally, id not concern myself about its presence broken or otherwise....
I washed the car (2015 V40 D3 CC) last weekend and was finishing it off when I noticed splits in the rubber surround of the windscreen. It's not leaking, or anything like that, but I've never noticed this before in any car (or perhaps I don't wash my cars sufficiently often!). Anyone else...
I have 205 / 60 / 16 tires, I want to change to 235 / 45 / 18.
My concern is the difference in comfort. Anyone has experience about this difference? Can it be too hard with the new tires?
Thank you
Has anyone changed the xenon head lights for 2017 LED xenon headlights. I have a 2015 Volvo V40 D2 and would like to change the lights but need to know if its can be done?
Would they fit without any modification?
Hello. Please help with what question, I have V40 (2017), with ordinary headlights, I want to change to "- LED Thors Hammer" they will fit Or I need to solder something?
