Recent content by Mal Sydney

I think it depends on the age of the vehicle, as the rules became more stringent in recent years . I heard that a car from 3 years ago may not get the same number of ANCAP stars if it was tested today because it didn't have the same level of automation as current models .

I was lucky enough to chat to an MG tech manager at Sydney Everything Electric show. The whole method of operation is dictated by Ancap and MG had to comply, including the annoying 2 selections process to disable the tug. I habitually disable it manually, as part of driving on the freeway...

Absolutely agree

I met a technical manager for MG on their stand at the Sydney Everything Electric show in March. Apparently V2G is "being looked at" One issue is the reduced battery life by running it through more cycles; and how that impacts the warranty. Interestingly I asked an electrician about powering...

Another fun fact. The NRMA chargers are often broken; meaning unresponsive to their app. But if you plug in the cable and press START CHARGE on MG's screen and then press GREEN START BUTTON on the the charger then you get a free charge. So don't necessarily believe the app when it says the...

no I havent but don't wait for a scheduled service. My local MG service depatment said to "request a Diagnostic Service" for a serious problem, it should be free... but you may have to wait. I am waiting for them to look at my reversing camera which works most of the time...but useless at other...

thanks for this. I have been down a few blind alleys so it will be good to have tips from someone who has done it Mal

thanks, I will do that

Hi Aussies. I have just joined the forum, so not sure on protocols. Can I post a question in this forum, it seems to be unfiltered Aussie content. I'm in Sydney and looking for a supplier of OBD2 plug in widget and a matching Android app to monitor the car. Any recommendations out there ?