Rizmo

Used to have a Lada Niva called Ada - the L had fallen off the name badge (amongst many other things). Current car is called Arsene, because it's a Kia Venga (I'm not an Arsenal fan, by the way - I think they are all called that!). The XV has already been called Vixen - by a 6 year old, so I will let that stand!

Yes, I am not sure on the law on this. I ordered the car, and asked about a spare, expecting it to fit in the space where the plastic storage tray is, and that was when I was told it was only available with the factory modified boot. Ends up with the floor slightly higher, but flat all over, and with a bolt to hold wheel secure.

I am getting a new XV, and did a trawl for insurance, and the cheapest quote (from my current insurer) was £175. The Kia Venga they insure at the moment is £220! Well pleased.

VX has to be Venetian Red - well, mine will be!

I have just ordered a new XV, and opted for the spare wheel kit (factory mod to floor) so car will not be here till May. Usefully, the dealer has paid half the cost (part of the deal package I negotiated), so happy with that. Had to buy a wheel and jack, etc for the Kia, and that cost best part of £200, but did not need to modify the boot floor. Does anyone know the law relating to spare wheels being firmly fixed in car (such as bolted to the floor), so it does not fly around in an accident? I was going to get a spare from a scrapper, but told nowhere in boot to mount it.

If the light cannot be switched off, or disconnected safely (remember to reconnect when original tyres put back on), you might have to resort to the time honoured method, and put a small piece of dark tape over the light, to hide it. If light bright, you might need more than one layer. Does not look very nice, but does the trick.

Hi Folks, just ordered a XV petrol SE Premium Lineartronic, in Venetian Red. Having the boot floor modification and spare wheel, so expect delivery in mid May. Can't wait! Swapping a Kia Venga 3 petrol auto.