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Post by johnc on Jan 17, 2023 10:09:52 GMT
The Police and other services have been banned from buying BMW cars. Apparently they had issues with the 3 litre diesels which had caused some vehicle fires. The issue related to the specific way the Police used the vehicles - they might have left the vehicle on tickover for an hour or so whilst at the side of the road attending to an accident, with all the lights etc on. Immediately after that, they may have raced off at high speed to attend another problem and it was in these circumstances that issues could arise. BMW Park Lane have closed the department which dealt with the supply of vehicles to the various services.
Now you have to look out for a Volvo in your rear mirror instead on an X5 or 5 series.
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Post by Boxer6 on Jan 17, 2023 10:33:59 GMT
I've been seeing quite a few Traffic XC90's and V90's recently. I just put it down to the regular changes of manufacturer they go through, but obviously more to it than that!
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Post by Tim on Jan 17, 2023 14:28:05 GMT
I got a recall for the 430 earlier last year due to the possibility of an EGR related fire.
The car was checked and ok but just before Christmas I got another recall letter for the same thing so presumably plods troubles has highlighted the issue for BMW.
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Post by PG on Jan 19, 2023 14:29:39 GMT
The Police and other services have been banned from buying BMW cars. Apparently they had issues with the 3 litre diesels which had caused some vehicle fires. .... Now you have to look out for a Volvo in your rear mirror instead on an X5 or 5 series. The engine issue came out after a traffic officer was killed when his engine caught fire. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-64283859Pretty terrible that it took a death to happen before action was taken. Call me a cynic, but maybe too many "freebies" / cheap lease deals to decision makers to walk away from maybe (allegedly of course)? At the risk of going off on one again about a pet subject of mine, it has always pissed me off mightily that the police (and NHS, fire service, MOD, government departments etc) buy foreign made vehicles. As much of our tax as possible should stay in the UK. |
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Post by johnc on Jan 19, 2023 16:10:45 GMT
When I was a boy it was all Jags and Fords.
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Post by Martin on Jan 19, 2023 16:40:24 GMT
When I was a boy it was all Jags and Fords. When I think back to police cars, the ones that stand out were the SD1 and MK 3 Granada, probably because my dad had both as company cars in the late 80s. I agree with PG, but unfortunately it's more and more difficult to buy British. |
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Post by Roadrunner on Jan 19, 2023 19:29:40 GMT
I remember P6 Rover 3500 and E3 BMW police cars.
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Post by ChrisM on Jan 19, 2023 20:01:49 GMT
I remember Morris Minor and Austin 1100 panda cars.....
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Post by Big Blue on Jan 19, 2023 20:59:01 GMT
I remember Morris Minor and Austin 1100 panda cars..... Wolseleys ringing a bell as they swept through the streets chasing some blaggers? |
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Post by Tim on Jan 20, 2023 9:15:12 GMT
At the risk of going off on one again about a pet subject of mine, it has always pissed me off mightily that the police (and NHS, fire service, MOD, government departments etc) buy foreign made vehicles. As much of our tax as possible should stay in the UK. Agreed but that's a whole other thread topic! |
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Post by michael on Jan 20, 2023 10:51:18 GMT
The Police and other services have been banned from buying BMW cars. Apparently they had issues with the 3 litre diesels which had caused some vehicle fires. .... Now you have to look out for a Volvo in your rear mirror instead on an X5 or 5 series. The engine issue came out after a traffic officer was killed when his engine caught fire. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-64283859Pretty terrible that it took a death to happen before action was taken. Call me a cynic, but maybe too many "freebies" / cheap lease deals to decision makers to walk away from maybe (allegedly of course)? At the risk of going off on one again about a pet subject of mine, it has always pissed me off mightily that the police (and NHS, fire service, MOD, government departments etc) buy foreign made vehicles. As much of our tax as possible should stay in the UK. It would be nice but I think that competition is what creates the best products and most benefits consumers, be it tax payers or tax funded. BMW also invest a large amount in the UK, Mini and Rolls Royce. |
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Post by LandieMark on Jan 20, 2023 10:56:19 GMT
There has been a long running topic on Pistonheads about this. The cars are all being auctioned off with the engines disabled by the blocks being drilled.
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Post by PetrolEd on Jan 20, 2023 11:28:23 GMT
There has been a long running topic on Pistonheads about this. The cars are all being auctioned off with the engines disabled by the blocks being drilled. No way. If there is no worry for civilian use why the need to drill the block. Just seems a bit destructive to me. Put that in your Greta pipe. |
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Post by LandieMark on Jan 20, 2023 11:32:38 GMT
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Post by Grampa on Jan 25, 2023 14:07:05 GMT
I remember Morris Minor and Austin 1100 panda cars..... We have an i3 locally. |
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 27, 2023 18:12:46 GMT
Put them all in Qashqais then…
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jan 28, 2023 15:00:03 GMT
Put them all in Qashqais then… Good idea, the rear doors open 85 degrees, making getting arrestees in and out easier. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2023 23:12:31 GMT
Thermite charge, skip plus shovel. Sorted.
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