MG4 Undertray dip/bulge

[Alb]

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Old Cars

I remember what cars in the 70s were like though and they were pretty terrible with rust appearing in months, poor starting and overheating common. So, yes, we forget how far we have come! 😁

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[jamesc83]

@Miles Roberts CG I appreciate the oil issue is more pressing as it has some people’s cars stuck in garages. But I noticed you were online and wondered if you had any insight into this one?

Do your cars have this issue and have you had any information back from MG on it?

 

[Miles Roberts CG]

@Miles Roberts CG I appreciate the oil issue is more pressing as it has some people’s cars stuck in garages. But I noticed you were online and wondered if you had any insight into this one?

Do your cars have this issue and have you had any information back from MG on it?

Not had any reports at my branch, and no information back from MG, but I'll ask the question!

 

[jamesc83]

Not had any reports at my branch, and no information back from MG, but I'll ask the question!

Thanks, it’s not an issue that stops me using and enjoying the car but would be good to know how widespread it is, and if there is a solution even if that’s waiting for MG to redesign it slightly.

 

[Ian Key]

MG seem to have acknowledged that there is a problem with the undertray so as a work around until a new tray is available could a strip of alloy be fastened using the existing bolts along the bowing edge to hold it up?

 

[jamesc83]

Had an update from MG (after a small chase) Apparently a communication has been sent out to dealers this morning, asking any cases to be reported so they can get an idea of numbers etc.

At least it’s on their radar properly now

 

[FiferMG4]

Had an update from MG (after a small chase) Apparently a communication has been sent out to dealers this morning, asking any cases to be reported so they can get an idea of numbers etc.

At least it’s on their radar properly now

That’s good to hear. Thank you to you and all members who have got the ball rolling for a fix for these issues.

 

[Nicko]

I've moved 25 Off-Topic posts to a new thread here:

Old Cars

I remember what cars in the 70s were like though and they were pretty terrible with rust appearing in months, poor starting and overheating common. So, yes, we forget how far we have come! 😁

www.mgevs.com

Old cars and OLD MEN lol

 

[beefyj]

My dealer coms today. They’ve been excellent in fairness.

 

[Gem10]

My dealer coms today. They’ve been excellent in fairness. View attachment 11957

Excellent communication from your dealer. Would you mind sharing the name of your dealership?

 

[beefyj]

Excellent communication from your dealer. Would you mind sharing the name of your dealership?

Nathaniel in Bridgend. They do the first 3 services free as well. Matthew is a easy to get on with salesperson, and not one thing added to my order…..such as GAP or Ceramic protection etc.

edit - I still reserve the right to change this opinion depending where it ends up!

 

[donerkebab]

My dealer coms today. They’ve been excellent in fairness. View attachment 11957

It is good MG - have finally acknowledged both issues. Will they still sell cars with undertrays which might fall off and leaky unknown oil cars (imagine in winter if stone chips fly into what ever components are nearby. Of course they will.

An undertray for every single MG4 sold - assume this may be worldwide including EU.

That will be a long wait - some on the other models have been waiting a year for windscreen/steering column etc Again I admire your optimism but again like the Dragon's in the den say I'm out.......

 

[tsedge]

It is good MG - have finally acknowledged both issues. Will they still sell cars with undertrays which might fall off and leaky unknown oil cars (imagine in winter if stone chips fly into what ever components are nearby. Of course they will.

An undertray for every single MG4 sold - assume this may be worldwide including EU.

That will be a long wait - some on the other models have been waiting a year for windscreen/steering column etc Again I admire your optimism but again like the Dragon's in the den say I'm out.......

Making a new undertray is a simple process (it is a simple part) and unlikely to involve a complex supply chain. It should be relatively quick. MG say there is no risk of it falling off so long as bolts are tight which dealers are now checking.

 

[BugEyed]

MG say there is no risk of it falling off so long as bolts are tight which dealers are now checking.

How are dealers checking? Have they issued a recall?

Mind you - at least a new undertray will avoid the need to clean the current oil splattered versions once they have solved the source of the leaks.

 

[tsedge]

How are dealers checking? Have they issued a recall?

Mind you - at least a new undertray will avoid the need to clean the current oil splattered versions once they have solved the source of the leaks.

I should have said: the dealers who know about it are adding checks to PDI and given MG know centrally, I am sure there’ll be a bulletin on this, so that all do so.

Whether they do a recall will probably depend on the severity of both issues: if they think neither are serious, they’ll probably check during routine servicing, if they are serious they will do a recall. We should know after investigations are complete.

 

[PCR]

I should have said: the dealers who know about it are adding checks to PDI and given MG know centrally, I am sure there’ll be a bulletin on this, so that all do so.

Whether they do a recall will probably depend on the severity of both issues: if they think neither are serious, they’ll probably check during routine servicing, if they are serious they will do a recall. We should know after investigations are complete.

Search YouTube Dirty Tesla trapped dirt. All the fun of undertray issues.

 

[siteguru]

As I said in the Checklist thread, I sent the snagging issues (with photos) to my dealer so they can be checked during PDI.

 

[tsedge]

Search YouTube Dirty Tesla trapped dirt. All the fun of undertray issues.

Remember these are often people who drive on dirt roads, but yes, undertrays cause their own issues!

 

[DylanHalliday]

Can someone please clarify this issue? I have the dreaded under tray bulge aforementioned. I’ve just come off the phone from my dealer who have assured me that all models they sent out have the same under-tray issue & it’s completely “normal” and the advice form MG is that the car is still fine to drive… MG have not given notice of any recalls or any replacements to be completed now there is so much conflicting information here what should my response be to my dealer? It’s clear to me that you can see metal from the under tray of the car & surely will affect performance…

 

[Steve T]

Can someone please clarify this issue? I have the dressed under tray bulge aforementioned. I’ve just come off the phone from my dealer who have assured me that all models they sent out have the same under-tray issue & it’s completely “normal” and the advice form MG is that the car is still fine to drive… MG have not given notice of any recalls or any replacements to be completed now there is so much conflicting information here what should my response be to my dealer? It’s clear to me that you can see metal from the under tray of the car & surely will affect performance…

My thoughts: as well as showing your dealer what other dealers have said in terms of replacement, in this situation I'd try to take the opinions out of it by asking for the official spec so you can both compare against that. That might be eg a technical drawing or just a photo of what the tray should look like. If yours doesn't match the spec, it then becomes a very black and white issue that doesn't rely on differences of opinion.