Recent content by Rutsy

Nothing new to report. Still waiting for Motor Ombudsman to initiate the arbitration it's agreed to conduct.. I've chased them but no response to that either.

The vehicle ombudsmen has agreed to arbitrate my case against MG arguing the update required to enable some ZSs to use open Tesla chargers should be free. The ombudsmen agreed to pursue this about a month ago, but heard nothing since. I will update forum members once I have a judgement.

I'm not sure I would describe MGUK as greedy. They want c.£100 for the necessary update to the EVCC so the extra income can only be marginal. I would describe them more as incompetent, short sighted and lacking any genuine commitment to existing customers. In my case at least I would never buy...

Of course it's the dealer charging, but only because MG won't reimburse them for the cost of the update. Not sure why the MG4 situation is relevant to a ZS. The MG4 was compatible with Tesla chargers from the day it was launched.

Is this correct? I've tried using a series 3. Didn't work. Also, most of the reports on here suggest the problem is with the car. Namely that all but the most recent cars need a software update to use any open Tesla chargers. MG treat this as a chargeable update. Some have paid it. Not me. I've...

So, if I pay MG to have my <1 year old ZSEV modified there will be 10 superchargers I could use if I ever drive to China.

If you've got the ismart app installed then open it, click on the three lines in the top left corner, then click on charging management. That will take you to the screen above. Then press and hold the triangle below the battery and move it to the charge you want.

I was surprised and amazed when I got the same reply about the same update to my ZSEV. There are at least 2 of us with ZSEVs who have put the matter to the vehicle ombudsmen.

When I contacted them in September MG customer service told me the necessary update was to the EVCC. No mention was made of the other modules. That may be for my car only though.

You are indeed very lucky. From what others have reported your dealer will be charged by MG for the necessary update so it will be costing your dealer money. Only a few tens of pounds no doubt, but that's what's so frustrating about this whole thing

Tell the garage to put the matter to MG if they've not done so already. I've just had an instance (steering wheel) where the dealer gave me entirely wrong advice about the warranty

Is this correct? Good news if it is. However, I read the press reports as EG buying Tesla chargers to use at their own sites, rather than acquiring existing sites. The press reports are a bit ambiguous, though.

For what it's worth I find that if I need Entirely you choice of course but one lesson I've drawn fro driving long distances is that if you need a certain amount of charge to reach your final destination, the number of times you stop makes only a marginal difference provided you can get quick...

I suppose it could be that. I did follow the Tesla instructions (3 times now).I have also been told by MG customer services and my garage that the update needed to use Tesla chargers is additional and chargeable. Personally, I can get along fine without these chargers, so I'll just pursue my...

My experience is that the Aircon is pretty poor, especially when it's hot outside. Asked for it to be checked during first service. Apparently it's within spec!