ilovemyheckler Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Having just taken delivery of a brand new vehicle I have noticed that the fuel cap doesn't have a lock on it band fuel cover flap does not connect to the central locking. When I contacted the dealer I was told that this correct which means anyone can access my fuel tank and any time - fuel theft, nutters who are anti 4 x 4 Seems a bit strange to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 What vehicle is that, sounds like something Land Rover would do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyheckler Posted September 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) It is a Land Rover I was hoping not to have to own up! Edited September 4, 2023 by ilovemyheckler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Isn't it an MOT failure? I always thought locks where mandatory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 32 minutes ago, Centrepin said: Isn't it an MOT failure? I always thought locks where mandatory. I doubt it, not a SAFETY issue really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I doubt it, not a SAFETY issue really. Maybe not on safety, but I seem to remember something in the 70s about locking fuel caps being mandatory. Perhaps we have an MOT tester amongst the ranks who may know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-H Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 It will be fitted with a anti siphon in the filler neck so I imagine the manufacturer deems a lock no use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Centrepin said: Maybe not on safety, but I seem to remember something in the 70s about locking fuel caps being mandatory. Perhaps we have an MOT tester amongst the ranks who may know? I'm having my car MoT'd tomorrow, I will ask the man that will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 On 04/09/2023 at 11:21, ilovemyheckler said: Having just taken delivery of a brand new vehicle I have noticed that the fuel cap doesn't have a lock on it band fuel cover flap does not connect to the central locking. When I contacted the dealer I was told that this correct which means anyone can access my fuel tank and any time - fuel theft, nutters who are anti 4 x 4 Seems a bit strange to me Does it have a little metal flap at the top of the hole/spout where you put the fuel nozzle in? If so have you tried pushing it open? My motor has this and the only thing that will open it is a fuel nozzle or the manufacturer supplied funnel it’s otherwise “locked” and doesn’t even have a fuel cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyheckler Posted September 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) Spr1985 you are absolutely correct. It seems impossible to open that little flap with anything other than the items you suggest. Brilliant, thanks - I knew Land Rover wouldn't let me down! Edited September 8, 2023 by ilovemyheckler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, ilovemyheckler said: Brilliant, thanks - I knew Land Rover wouldn't let me down Happy to help although I’m not sure I agree with that last statement 🤣 Edited September 8, 2023 by Spr1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 A friend's year oid Land Rover has saved him quite a lot of money, on fuel. It seems to spend most of it's time in the dealers garage for one thing or another. He's trying to get it changed as it's "not fit for purpose". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Robden said: A friend's year oid Land Rover has saved him quite a lot of money, on fuel. It seems to spend most of it's time in the dealers garage for one thing or another. He's trying to get it changed as it's "not fit for purpose". Conversely, my wife has just run a Discovery Sport for three years without a single issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 2 hours ago, London Best said: Conversely, my wife has just run a Discovery Sport for three years without a single issue. Pray to the Land Rover God now , you have jinxed yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Just now, countryman said: Pray to the Land Rover God now , you have jinxed yourself No, we sold it last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 My Kuga had this arrangement You were supplied with a “she wee” type of implementation to use if you needed to add fuel from a can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 9 hours ago, shaun4860 said: My Kuga had this arrangement You were supplied with a “she wee” type of implementation to use if you needed to add fuel from a can My Kuga is the same. seems a daft idea and I dont like it but it seems to work OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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