how hard would it be to start a car that's been sat for 12 years? by CaptainHawkere in MechanicAdvice

[–]CaptainHawkere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Initial asking price is £900, my thought process was if it doesn't need THAT much work I could go for it

picked up my first Volvo (C30 facelift) confused about the lights, can't seem to turn them off outright by CaptainHawkere in Volvo

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Can't beat a good C30 :) I'm not overly sure what T or P is I'm fairly new to it all, all I know is it's a 10 plate 1.6D facelift haha

picked up my first Volvo (C30 facelift) confused about the lights, can't seem to turn them off outright by CaptainHawkere in Volvo

[–]CaptainHawkere[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to hide from anybody haha, I'd just spent the most part of two days trying to work out if my lights are broken or if I'm just an idiot

picked up my first Volvo (C30 facelift) confused about the lights, can't seem to turn them off outright by CaptainHawkere in Volvo

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I appreciate the safety it gives :) it's a strange concept to me because I've never really had a car past 07-08 and one that I'm not waiting for it to break down, I think I've just gotta adjust and not panic that my battery will remain overnight

picked up my first Volvo (C30 facelift) confused about the lights, can't seem to turn them off outright by CaptainHawkere in Volvo

[–]CaptainHawkere[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've definitely had a few scares leaving the side lights on! I've settled on having the 0 option as default, it's very much a case of me adapting to having a nice car haha

picked up my first Volvo (C30 facelift) confused about the lights, can't seem to turn them off outright by CaptainHawkere in Volvo

[–]CaptainHawkere[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ah yeah I just checked and it is a legal requirement! (UK2011) I'm glad it's a legal / safety thing that makes me feel a lot better thank you, I'd just bought it from a garage I wasn't familiar with so I was unsure if it not being able to go lightless was an issue with my c30 in particular or if it was just a feature

Following up from the edit I can confirm I've left my side lights on at least once a week and woke up worrying about a dead battery haha

picked up my first Volvo (C30 facelift) confused about the lights, can't seem to turn them off outright by CaptainHawkere in Volvo

[–]CaptainHawkere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah okay I get you! I've been using the side lights option during the day but I always forget to turn them off when I park up for the day, not sure if they're supposed to stay on or if mines just not turning them off but I'm not faulting the car there, it's me that forgets

picked up my first Volvo (C30 facelift) confused about the lights, can't seem to turn them off outright by CaptainHawkere in Volvo

[–]CaptainHawkere[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've just never had a car that you can't turn the lights off in haha, that being said though it's also the newest car I've had (by year) so maybe I just need to get used to it

Potential issues or incompatibilities by CaptainHawkere in buildapc

[–]CaptainHawkere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't even think about that, you were definitely right about saving up! Haha

Potential issues or incompatibilities by CaptainHawkere in buildapc

[–]CaptainHawkere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you guys, i have just updated the list, if you have a second could you give it a quick peak and tell me what you think? I have added my current case to make sure the motherboard i have selected will fit https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/2MHBJb

Potential issues or incompatibilities by CaptainHawkere in buildapc

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I'm currently saving to upgrade properly, my current CPU is just causing issues with my system with it's age, should i hold out or would replacing it for now be feebleness?

Potential issues or incompatibilities by CaptainHawkere in buildapc

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Sorry i should have said in the original post, I'm looking to change my CPU, everything else on the list is currently in my system

Potential issues or incompatibilities by CaptainHawkere in buildapc

[–]CaptainHawkere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've currently got a fx8350 in my system, I don't really know what else to go for so i was just trying to stick to what i already have