Content by Lovemyev in September, 2025

I assume that you have the Trophy mode with the pleather seats 💺?. If so, just keep an eye on the front seats 💺. The bolsters are very prone to developing cracks in the material. They will usually start very small on the inside of the bolster, closest to the drivers door. This has been picked up...

Any warranty remaining on any of these cars, will only be valid IF the car is holding a FULL service history remember !.

What about this idea if you are still concerned ?. It will fit on a type 2 lead or the gun on a rapid unit. It is held to the car by a magnetic strip. https://amzn.eu/d/13uPpLC

The charging infrastructure in mid Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 is a bit thin on the ground unfortunately, it has to be said. Take your Granny lead and an extension lead, you never know your luck 😅.

My dealer included GARDX and floor mats into the deal onto the order form of our S5 very recently. This increased the purchase price on the order, of about £400.00. I asked for this to be removed from the paperwork and it was no problem. The dealer had a big mark up on selling “ad on” items to...

No - Not ALL MG's, mainly the ZS EV and MG5 models. I would strongly suggest that when the software protocols where written for this model way back then, it was though that there was NO way, that Tesla would ever allow "non" Tesla cars access to their super charger network, so why bother writing...

Well….Thats a bit of a debatable question really tbh. Normally, updates at the time of service are usually FOC. They will first run a full system scan, which will throw up fault codes, if it detects any. They will also check if there is any updates still outstanding against your VIN number...

I would suggest that you try another post at a different location and you are still struggling on getting the charge to commence, or the speed is less than 7 kw's, then its a trip to the dealers unfortunately. The will use the MG lap top to check for any charging issues and update the software...

This depends on the age of your car, earlier models can still access the low milage service rates, but MG pulled the plug on low milage servicing the on newer models. I think this was about 12 months ago ?. I can't help but feel, that MG though it was loosing too much revenue from servicing...

If your primary method of receiving a decent charge rate into your car, is extremely reliant on the public charging system, then its absolutely vital that you to have GOOD quality dependable 32Amp - 7kw Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Your lower charging speed of only 3.5 kw's would be the Max...

The problem here is that you don't know how good the quality of these second hand cables really are ?. You could end up right back where where you started. EV's are not cheap, so why risk using a used one on your pride and joy. The Granny lead gains it name from the fact that it is a bit slower...

Okay - So you have a good idea that the Osprey unit works on your car. If you are unsure if the cheap cable is effective, then I think you may have to bite the bullet and buy a good quality cable first. Then when it arrives, identify it as the new cable with some tape and then go to the know...

It’s a process of elimination now. Try using your Granny charger to do a delay charge, if it works correctly, you are looking at the wall box or the type 2 cable if you are using an untethered box.

Sorry, I thought you had already bought and tried another type 2 cable with no joy ?. Does your local dealer have a working post so you can try your cable, then ask them if you can just borrow their cable to try on your car. I can recommend a type 2 cable that I bought myself, with no problem at...

So the issue is not with the car then at least.

If your wall box has the facility to set a delayed charge, turn it off. Now double check that you have turned on scheduled charging slide control in the head unit and the correct of peak times. It has been known that the wall box times can conflict with the times set in the car. Oh…. Long shot...

Who pays the final ballon payment at the end of a PCP plan ?. Nobody I would hazard a guess 🤣

The car uses two different types of charging methods for both A/C ( slow charging like wall box / public charging & Granny ) and D/C Rapid charging. When using a D/C unit, the energy is direct path to the traction battery. The onboard A/C charger is NOT being used. It is possible to have a...

Battery degradation will happen regardless of what you do, all we can do as private owners, is help slow down the process, by treating the battery in the best way we possibly can. If you need to charge, then you need to charge, it’s as simple as that. The treatment we hope to offer our...

Trying the Granny, it will provide you with that answer very quickly !. If it charges via the Granny, it is NOT the car !. This will eliminate the charger in the car and the software.

Bjørn Nyland made a great simple comment on his channel, regarding different battery types. In regards to why the manufactures of LFP batteries recommend that you should charge from any point of SOC to 100% every single time. He stated that LFP batteries have a problem of calculating a close to...

After you 100% sure you have no delayed charge schedule set up in either the App OR the head unit, try the granny lead. If it charges straight away, with no problems at all, then it has to be a problem with the wall box surely ?. Doing this first, will establish if the car is able to...

Absolutely ridiculous!. No wonder these people get tagged with name “Stealers” and not Dealers. Seriously, I would change that bill myself. Ask the service manager to go through it with you and ask him to justify the cost of the charges. I looks massively over inflated imho.

I am a bit confused here :- Just why you have been charged for a Cabin Air Filter AND and a very expensive Pollen Filter ?. They are the same thing ?.

My previous ZS EV would always automatically start playing the radio station we where previously listening too on boot up, all of the time. But however, when the car received its latest update, it then became the same !. You had to press the “Play” button on the dash each time you booted up the...

Just remember, if you go third party for your service work, you will not get the MG / AS recovery cover.

Check there is no scheduled / delayed charging times set up, or it will not charge outside of these hours.

Tim - Does your radio commence playing your favourite station on boot up, you do you have to press the play button each time ?. Mine is like this - I boot up the car, then have to to press the play button on the info screen, or press the centre square button on the R/H side of the steering...

My theory has always been the same, you know when you have had a good deal on the car itself, is when you are haggling to get the mats for free, somehow 👍🤣.

There is enough fat in the both cars to throw them in really.

The dealer tried adding the mats and super guard treatment onto the order form at nearly £500.00 !. I had them both removed and new order form made out. God likes a trier ! 🤣.

The spring can fail anywhere really, but commonly they will break at the very bottom which can be down inside a cup on the rear arm / axle, this makes seeing it possible with the use of a mirror. Road springs can be heavy and therefore add weight to car, today they make them lighter but of...

I bought my mats from the Chorley lads 👍. I paid just over £60.00 delivered, the supplying dealer wanted to change me £100 for the same thing !. Arrrrrhhh……. Thanks, but no thanks ✋.

Fractured road springs on many models have become more common now, much more common now that they did before, for some reason ?. I see bits of road springs at the side of road, normally at the site of speed bump.

The S5 and the ZS EV LR both have NMC battery technology. After owning both models of the ZS before switching to the S5 - this has been my personal observations. The original ZS would only enter the balance cycle after it had reached 100% SOC. I have witnessed the balance cycle start and...

Mine appears to be working okay ( at the moment ). I have just noticed that when running the “Health Check” from the tab, the S5 only reports 4 items. The old App on the ZS EV was about 11 I think 💭. There is no 12 volt battery status report anymore 😢.

Back in time I owned a BMW 3 series, which was RWD of course. This came as standard with steel wheels and all season tyres from the factory. About six months latter, I came across somebody who was selling a complete set of BMW wheels and tyres from a brand new car, because he did not like the...

Both versions of the ZS EV would play the pre- selected radio station automatically on start up. Our new MGS5 does not. You have the radio playing when you shut down the car, the following day, you boot up the car again, there is no music playing ?. You have press the play button on the head...

I am okay with dark tbh, the bright mode is too bright for me.

Well, don’t be to hard on yourself, at least you remembered to disconnect it in the first place, which was a good idea - great result ! 👍. If not, it’s a case of risking it or long wait for the recovery service’s, or carry a boaster pack in the car 👍. But you have to remember the emergency key 🔑...

We owned both ZS EV models. The original Gen1 for just under two year and the second Gen2 for just over three years. Both where early launch cars. They covered roughly 28,000 miles each. Never conducted a 12 volt reset on either. The majority of 12 volt resets problems, were found to happen...

On the S5 the OPD is not defaulted to ON on boot up directly, the preset default mode is normal. You are able to set your personal preferences of some of the safety features and save them to a custom setting, in order for the car to remember them. When you first boot up the car, it will default...

Re-gen on any level setting will be at its weakest, when the pack has been charged to 100%. Simply because there is no available space for the regained energy to be absorbed. When the pack capacity drops, then re-gen strength will be restored as space in the pack becomes available.

Or two chances, little or none 🤣

Same year Gary and your totally correct, it will tend to have more to do with your chosen path in life I guess ?. I had permission to leave school before the end of term of my final year, because I had been offered the opportunity of a really strong 5 year apprenticeship, which are a thing of...

Hi Ian - Thanks for your reply. I can’t honestly remember if my car was locked already, when I went to the boot to get out the shopping bags now tbh ?. At least somebody else has had a similar experience then. Glad you know that if it does happen, it will return to open when it hits something in...

Only a few weeks ago, I was watching a YouTube video on a couple of friends who run a business buying / repairing damaged vehicles. They were speaking on the Ford Fiesta and said, that since Ford had stoped production of the Fiesta, the theft of this vehicle has shot through the roof !. They...

I have zoomed in as far as possible on my phone at the photos that @TimothyN has kindly uploaded. As best as I can tell, the inside diameter of the black steel spacesaver wheel is in contact with the outside diameter of the steel ( silver ) wheel bearing hub / carrier.

The S5 is the first car we have owned with a motorised opener. Great I thought, until one day last week when it tried to cut me in half 🤣. We pulled up to park at the supermarket, then I remembered the shopping bags in the boot, So, I pressed the button on the fob and watched smiling as it...

What about when you lock / unlock the car, instantly slip your key into a faraday pouch ?. This will prevent the pond life from grabbing / scanning it ?. All of these things are only a method of trying to slow these people down. Owners of luxury & fast performance cars are the main target I...

I think the one good idea of all doors locking, comes on the back of a lot of owners in large city’s etc, who when queuing in waiting traffic, became subject to theft of property from the back seats of the car. The thief’s would target cars and have the traffic light sequence off to a fine art...

Did you manage to grab any photos ?.

I have found this video that just focuses on the head unit, it gives a good run through on "what does what" and covers the buttons on the steering wheel as well. Worth the 11 minute watch if you are a new owner of the S5.

Interesting to hear what and were they belong ?. I agree with @DBedford they do look like the type of foam protection blocks used on parts in the assembly process. I did think they maybe used as part of body protection while the shipping process, but how did they end up under the factory carpets...

You should Dave - But I would experiment with it, when there is only you in the car. I did like it when you slow right down and it brings you to a complete STOP. Avoids any creep if you are just covering the footbrake, if you are expecting to move away very soon.

Brill - I would be fine with a NORMAL drive mode setting right now, until I get more time behind the wheel of course. Can this be changed stored and saved as the default every time you boot up by the method you have used above ?. Or do I have to assign a button on the steering wheel and then...

OPD requires a LOT of foot control and a lot of practice. I tried it on the test drive, because I had never had it before. After nearly splatting my wife against the inside of the windscreen on its first use, I decided it was going to taking some time to master the beast !. At least we know the...

My thoughts entirely ????.

Thanks @Jer this sounds like a good work around for the time being, is it a difficult process to assign the buttons ?. Bit of a faff if you are jumping in and out of car a lot, having to swipe down to select your “custom settings” then fiddling with the buttons to select your desired re-gen /...

I am puzzled about this situation myself tbh ?. We have only owned the S5 less that a week, after coming from the ZS EV. The re-gen settings I liked where, drive mode NORMAL and MAX re-gen. Once set the car remembered this each and every boot up, great !. The S5 defaults are NORMAL ( fine ) and...

I am glad to hear that the problem was quickly found and rectified. Also, like other fellow S5 owners I suspect, relieved to hear that it was nothing more serious !. I have to say that I am really puzzled just how and why, these blocks were not removed prior to the carpets getting fitted in the...

Here is a link for any EBay users 👍. https://ebay.us/m/mNagXf

I bought a similar one of these myself and it was a big help !. Having had a total knee replacement, this type of work ( if not done quickly ) is not pleasant at all. The weight of the wheel 🛞 is taken by this alignment stud while you get the other wheel bolts started. No humping the wheel onto...

We were one of the first 1,000 customers to order the original ZS EV. It arrived after about a 6 month wait in 2019.

The MG ZS was first released in the UK in November 2017 as a petrol-powered compact SUV. Its electric equivalent, the ZS EV, followed in the UK later, with the first-generation electric model appearing in 2019 and a refreshed ZS EV in November 2021. Key dates for the MG ZS in the UK: November...

You where lucky enough to be in at the start I guess.

If it turns out the spacesaver will only fit the rears, I will not giving up the boot space and lug it around all of the time tbh.

Thank you, it’s a very strange and worrying situation alright. Let’s sincerely hope and pray there is simple explanation / cause here for ALL parties concerned 🤞. I have a feeling that when the problem has been escalated with MG and the photos have been studied, they may want the car transported...

Wow…….. Never seen that one coming !. Only speaking for myself here, but I have never heard of this type of thing happening before, in any EV - anybody else ?. Really curious, like many others here to understand what has caused this catastrophic failure, so early in the battery's life cycle. I...

I am sorry, but I am unable to give you this information, as we do own the ZS EV anymore, as of last weekend. You are perfectly right and correct to expect your predicted range at 100% SOC will definitely be higher than our car, simply because your car has only covered about 7,000 miles compared...

As you know, we have just updated from owning both models of the ZS EV’s to the S5. I purchased the official spacesaver spare wheel kits and foam inlay for the first gen ZS EV a long time ago now. It has never been called upon, but I do like the idea of carrying one. As the ZS EV was born from...

Yes - But did you reset both trip to zero !. I very strongly suggest not, because the 240 miles is predicted by using your historical usage. It dropped to 234 miles because of the use of the A/C, this proves that the car updates its prediction because it is compensating for the etc drain from...

That is precisely the behaviour I expect and it SHOULD report @Data. Resetting the trips removed ALL the historical stored data 👍 by the car, so it bases your predicted ( this is the important word ) range on what capacity is stored in the pack. It applys this method for 80% or 100% on the GOM...

That is precisely what I would expect to see on a car that had only covered 7,000 miles. The higher range without resetting the trips in normal and eco will be elevated. Repeat the process before you use the car and clear the accumulated trip meter, what does the range say now at 80% SOC. It...