Im based in Woking, so probably quite close, I saw a D2 3.7L yesterday, so random!
thought id share my knighmare on the way back from newcastle, stopped in leeds to see family. Thought id tryout the CD multichanger in boot, whilst I was messing around with it (didnt work) i left my key in the boot (with the spare key in my backpack in the boot!) then closed it!
I had no way of getting the boot open, the release button on the drivers door didnt work (key wasnt ever put in the ignition) and the rear button mechanical release doesnt work. I had to remove the rear seats and angle grind the ski hatch slot to get in. I now have a ski hatch!
I have a few questions:
- Parking sensors go bananas when I put it in reverse, I really need to sort this out, the cars a barge and parking is tough enough until I get used to the dimensions and lack of rear visibility. Had the wife putting her hands at the rear of each sensor but didnt achieve anything! Is there an easy at home procedure?
Mine do this too, don't know the answer, but interested to hear what it is!
- timing belt? was done in 2009, 34,000miles ago - thoughts on this? should I precautionary replace?
From memory, this should be left for no more than 5 years, so yes - normally combined with having the water pump seen to at the same time
- Gearbox oil flush - preventative maintenance? worth doing?
100% yes, as not doing this is probably the #1 cause of the geabox going bang. Many of us on here swear by Mackies Transmissions in Glasgow (probably not the ideal location for you, but if you search on Mackies on here, you'll get an idea on why they're rated #1 by us)
- Gear selector can be quite difficult to get out of park, but is temperamental?
A pretty common "feature". If really tough to shift then it can be a sign that the switch is close to failing, but not necessarily - others (Eg. HP..) can probably comment better on this
- Best rubber for the 20" rims? mines been on the car for a longtime, starting to crack, old boy didnt use it enough.
Michelins, all day long (original fit 
). Some on here use cross-climates: I have the luxury of 18" winters (Pilot Alpins) and 20" summers (Supersports/PS5's)
- Rear boot mechanical release button, nothing I can do with the key to get it to open mechanically, ok with button release and on the drivers door - would like to get this sorted
Can't comment, others will no doubt, or try the search function maybe?
thanks guys for all your support.