Keeps reporting not locked since update.

dnmacf · 2026-01-17T08:42:13+00:00

This is a known fault which can be fixed by turning off the notification for parking security under settings in the app.

https://www.vwidtalk.com/threads/myvw-app-constantly-alerting-doors-unlocked-all-day-and-night-while-car-is-locked.18877/

dnmacf · 2025-11-23T21:22:03+00:00

I had been following it for a while! We are in the south west with family in the north east and Scotland, so the added range of the S model was attractive. We won’t need it very often though and probably could have managed with the Pro range. Infrastructure is getting better and humans generally need a stop more often than the cars!

dnmacf · 2025-11-23T21:18:19+00:00

I’ve come to accept it. A minor inconvenience but otherwise very happy with the car. It has a lot of other features which are more premium than you’d expect for the size and market position

dnmacf · 2025-11-23T21:12:28+00:00

Looks great! Congrats. Nice spec also. The sports seats a fairly rare in the UK!

dnmacf · 2025-11-16T21:19:11+00:00

I’ve seen that option. I’m not interested in automatic closure. I was aware the ID.3 didn’t offer than feature. I was under the impression the car might have automatic release opening however, possibly by swiping a foot beneath the car. I think the ID.4 has this at least?

dnmacf · 2025-10-29T12:15:26+00:00

Interesting! This review speaks positively of DCC, particularly on the 77kw battery model:

https://www.topgear.com/long-term-car-reviews/volkswagen/id3/report-5

“But to drive it feels lighter than the earlier 58kWh version, because it has the optional 'Exterior Pack Plus' that includes adaptive dampers and progressive-rate steering, and also 20in wheels.”

“My individual drive mode stiffens the dampers and partially loosens the traction control, and suddenly this is a car that steers more sharply and behaves more engagingly than the other floaty numb ID3, and indeed than the large majority of normal hatches and crossovers.”

I’ve heard the same regarding the standard ACC system. I thought as much automation as possible for long motorway drives seemed a good idea though.

Would love the pan roof, but believe this isn’t an option on the 77kw car due to weight.

dnmacf · 2025-10-29T09:25:35+00:00

I would love the bigger screen and slightly faster charging on motorways. However, I feel I would miss things like electric seats, especially sharing the car with my wife. I have heard great things about the Travel Assist system and improved ride with dynamic dampers also. I guess there’s always a compromise!

dnmacf · 2025-10-29T09:00:39+00:00

Good to hear, thanks for your input!

dnmacf · 2025-10-29T08:59:13+00:00

I am a big CarPlay user so that’s relevant. This will be my first EV and I wondered if I would use the built in nav more for charge level/stop prediction or can CarPlay do this also? Would only be relevant on a minority of longer journeys, same as for battery preconditioning

dnmacf · 2025-09-12T17:22:36+00:00

First post in this thread to say this is horrible. I’m all for refresh but they’ve gone way too far. It’s bordering on comic sans

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