¹Hi all. First Post and hope it's OK. Just bought a 2012 A1 in a bit of a 'need a car now' situation (don't ask). It's growing on me - slowly - but there's a few things that bother me, and I'd appreciate any comments/help.
Tyres. Currently has new Firestone 225/35R18 fitted but the road noise is terrible and it's a bit of a hard drive. Someone has suggested Bridgestone Potenza or Uniroyal Rainsport 5 when I next change. Anyone have any suggestions (including whether to use a different tyre size)?
Reverse parking camera. First car I've had without one in a while (and judging how I park it, it shows!). Is it relatively easy/cheap to have one fitted?
Fuel consumption. I'm a bit taken aback how quickly my fuel tank emptied from full. Careful driver, no stowage/passengers, fairly flat journeys of about 25 miles each, half motorway, quarter each A/B roads. Having enjoyed 60+MPG in my 2013 Auris, It's a shock! Must admit I've spent a bit of time idling trying to work out the cars functions so maybe the next fill I'll get more MPG (or maybe I'm too used to the MPG from hybrids I've owned).
Sat Nav. My car's got 2 SD slots and a CD player, but *checks notes* no USB port (I still use my Ipod Classic) and no actual card for the Satnav. The satnav works but seems a bit out of date (did a comparison with Google maps). Can you get Google maps on the popup sat nav system at all or anyway it connects to my phone?
If I cant do anything with the Satnav, where does everyone put a mobile phone holder (to use Google maps for navigating)? I can't find one that fits the vents, I'm not keen on using the windscreen or having charging cables dangling about (longer cables I could tuck in but they don't really charge the phone). I suppose I could shut the popup screen and stick it one on there, but render the thing pointless.
Wing mirrors. I have to fold these in manually? 1st world problem I know, but I've never had a car that at least didn't have a button to press to fold them. Am I missing something?
Sorry for all the daft questions. Despite my moaning, I do like the car, it's just so different to what I've had in the past. Any help appreciated!
