Hello from Worcestershire in England

[KeithL]

Thanks @Oliver Brookshaw . Interesting that you were in a dilemma about which to get as well but opted for petrol. Do you green-lane or drive off-road in yours?

Not great to hear about your other issues. How old is your car? Did you buy it from an Ineos dealer or privately? I knew there had been a bit of a cull of the dealers from when we first looked after they were launched, but hadn't realised how bad it was. I assume the Birmingham dealer was Grange in Solihull - our nearest dealer. How long ago was it that you approached them? I certainly hope things improve as it doesn't sound great from what you are saying.

 

[DoubleDoom]

July 24 build for me. 11 months in.
Issues:

1. One of the heating valve flaps or catches on something when very cold outside temperatures and a lot of heat being generated. it creates a clicking sound (like a bit of plastic hitting a fan). Dealer had the same issue in one of their 2025 QMs. Still waiting for fix instruction from Ineos. Minor issue as I can get the sound to stop by closing the cubby vents and reopening them later.
2. Condensation on their aircon pipe which drips into passenger footwell. Virtually all builds until recently have this when the outside temperature gets high enough. Think of a cold drink glass condensating in the heat. There is a fix and mine is being done at first service.
3. Rear parking sensors stick on when nothing is behind. This too has happened with others but is fixed with no sensors.

No software issues. No warnings popping up (noting that Ineos decided that all alerts should appear as large amber boxes that some mistake for faults but are just information).
Mechanically sound. Has a similar wallowing to the Disco 2 but is closer to the Disco 4 in comfort.
Despite what the Americans may tell you the steering is fine. It returns to the centre. Just slower. It drives in a straight line with your hands off the wheel. You don't need to wobble the steering wheel to correct the car. Indeed, any movement of about half an inch either side doesn't make any difference. To be fair on our US friends, it does appear that a fair batch of them went out with different castor settings to the UK and those with poorly set caster would not enjoy the driving feel as much.

I knew there had been a bit of a cull of the dealers from when we first looked after they were launched, but hadn't realised how bad it was.

The dealers are not being culled. Just the agents. Those agents that didn't want to become dealers or Ineos didn't think would make decent dealers closed. There are new dealers coming on stream soon but the total number of dealer sites will end up being less than in 2024.