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I would imagine that if you’ve caused the warranty to be voided by modifying, that would be down to you.

Yes, my understanding is that the UK favours the buyer to a greater degree than in the US. The finance provider is on the hook for faults, alongside the manufacturer, and we have recourse to the FCA in disputes. Appreciate my position is weaker after owning the car for 2 years, and I’m not...

The balloon payment on my Emira is due next month. As a result, I have been in touch with my local Lotus SC to have the outstanding warranty issues sorted before making the payment. Unfortunately, I have been told that the warranty work (specifically blistered doors) is on hold due to backlogs...

Thank you, that would be a good result, I was worried it was the clear coat delaminating 😬

Washed my April ‘23/10k miles Emira at the weekend and noticed some strange marks on the bonnet/front wings (6-8 spots in total, each the size of a small coin) which I hadn’t seen before. Am planning to take to my detailer for an opinion, but wondering if anyone here can advise what it might...

That’s interesting, as originally I understood both doors would be replaced, but on collecting found only the one with blistering had been swapped. It’s going back to Nottingham soon, as new door hasn’t been fitted well (panel gaps awful and whistling noise at 60 mph+) so will mention that...

FYI, my Emira was April ‘23 delivery. P/S door replaced by Nottingham Lotus recently after blistering. They said likely that D/S door will also suffer blistering at some point but confirmed Lotus won’t replace until the defect presents. However, they did confirm (in writing) 5 year warranty...

I like your optimism, but in my case at least it hasn’t been that straightforward. My car went in in October for two new doors, and several other issues to be rectified. Some issues were fixed, but not all, and even came back with a new issue which developed whilst with Lotus! Only one door was...

I’m so pleased with my Emira that I decided not to proceed with my 992.1 T, and had my deposit back - I’m sure I’m not alone, so this combo definitely being cross shopped!

Thanks for this Is there a specific email address/phone number for the warranty team, or do I have to go through LCC?

No, I haven’t been doing this - tbh I have had Porsches previously, so not something I’ve had to consider!

Thanks, useful to know - I have a list of issues to be fixed, including paint bubbles on passenger door discovered today. It’s like pulling teeth dealing with Central Lotus - Silverstone only a little further away so I’ll give them a call 👍

My car was delivered April 2023, so a relatively early car. It’s garaged most of the time, but has been driven in the wet (and washed!). Spotted bubbles on passenger door for the first time today, so it’s taken approx 18 months 😞

Sure, we used EM Rogers who were very professional. The transporter would have accommodated 6 cars, but we only took 5. Cost for this was £2,200 per car (from Stamford, Lincs to Milan). Met the cars just outside the airport, so very easy. You’ll see from photo how nice the trailer was. Let me...

Did a road trip loosely based on the Mille Miglia route a couple of weeks ago. Shipped cars from UK to Milan and met them there, then covered approx 1200 miles over 6 days, with a track session in Modena on the penultimate day. I was slightly nervous given reliability issues some have had, but...

This is my screen after run through the mountains earlier in the week from Ascoli Piceno to Rome. Car was brilliant, but a couple of guys in the group who race were sceptical, and thought there was a hint of ‘flatter the buyer’ in the figures the car was showing. There is 992 GT3 touring in...

I thought same initially, seemed little difference between sport & track. However, after a year/4,000 miles, the difference has become more marked, to the point where track seems almost too loud in some situations. For those who haven’t got to break in mileage, you are in for a real treat -...

Same for me, been to Central Lotus twice with this issue, but still not working. Contacted Lotus direct, and they said there is a fix, and I needed to speak to the dealer 🤷‍♂️ Bit concerned what impact this is having on my clutch tbh 🙄

Yes, lean where the latch is - much like CPR, but without the electric shock part 😂

Agree, this is the method I use; 2 parts, close first (not slam), then ‘lean’ on it using body weight. Have to say I’ve had my car just over a year, and the mechanism might have softened up a bit, as doesn’t give me any issues now like it did for the first few months

sorry to hear you have this issue too - I was a bit quick to declare mine fixed. It is better, but still slowly draining onto the garage floor 😬 Booked in for 12 month service at Central Lotus in a few weeks, so will add to the list of warranty repairs

Looks amazing 🤩 I’m taking my Emira over in early June to follow the Mille Miglia route, ahead of the real thing, with some (non Lotus) friends. Be interested to hear what we should expect from a law enforcement viewpoint?

The Daily Telegraph is reporting this morning that thousands of luxury cars have been impounded at US ports due to concerns they contain parts made through forced labour in China - anybody know if Lotus has been impacted?

Yes, had exactly the same - when it went to Central Lotus for the recalls they replaced a split pipe (not a big job) under warranty and it’s been absolutely fine since 👍

😂 Thanks for that, need to book in for the recalls, so will put that on the list - thought I had a few years yet before I started leaving puddles!

Anyone having problems with washer bottle/plumbing leaking? Can’t keep mine topped up even though hardly using them. Telltale puddle on the garage floor 🙄

New wiper motor

Just had my invite …. Nothing says valued customer like a ‘Dear first name/last name’ email salutation 🙄😂

Have to agree, Apple Car Play works wirelessly 50% of the time. Can’t get DAB at all. Our other (cheaper) cars all do this better, and I’m surprised Geely couldn’t get this bit right. Good job the car is epic otherwise to make up for this 🤩

Had an email from Caterham - photos are on Pistonheads too. When I say similar I’m being kind, I don’t really think it looks as good as an Emira 😉

£80k 0-62 in 4.5 seconds Similar styling to the Emira Thought this may eventually be a potential replacement for my Emira. However, looking at the press release, I’m not sure what I’d be gaining, whilst I’d be giving up an awful lot. Any thoughts?

May have missed this elsewhere, but there is a fix for the hill hold assist issue is there?