Recent content by Sparky2

Welcome to the totally unhelpful world of MG Motors Customer Service. I have tried for months to get these clots to sort this mess out after the "your voucher has expired" message on my phone. I had made a note in my diary of my password but it didn't work. Every attempt to change the password...

This the latest message I received from Octopus in response to messages on my phone saying "unable to control your device" :- Please reconnect your device and remove all charging schedules and battery limits set within the vehicle infotainment system, vehicle app or charger app. I can see that...

Michelins are way too expensive. Just fitted four 215/50 R 17 Goodyear Vectors to my MG4 for £500 all in. Excellent performance and very similar tread pattern to the Michelins

Totally agree Ken about the ease of cleaning the trims but visually they don't do it for me. As I am an 'Oldie' I prefer the slightly retro look of the alloys

Not sure if this thread is still 'live' (last post a year ago) but here goes my update. The original Continental summer tyres on my MG4 Trophy LR have done 21k miles. The rear tyres are almost down to the wear bars but there is still plenty of tread left on the fronts. We live 1100 feet up in...

I tried to copy it across to a more relevant thread but it seems to have disappeared instead. No matter as I was just confirming fitting Goodyear Vector tyres and leaving the wheel trims off Sparky2

News from the Old Country - it is 5 degrees C and pouring down in County Durham so I have just replaced the original Continental summer tyres (after 20k miles) with Goodyear Vector all-season tyres which I have noticed many UK drivers recommend on these forums. First time I have seen the wheels...

Just one button is all we need. Just one button that turns all the crap computer controls OFF and just leaves the rear camera and cruise control working. Ever heard the phrase "take back control?"

As I never tire of pointing out in these posts, these cars do this because the software (computer) and hardware (cameras and sensors) have been built and programmed by idiots. I had the brakes slammed on for no reason driving at 30mph along a straight road at dusk with no other car or obstacle...

Totally agree with tsedge, QW was a rare talent amongst motoring journalists (along with James May) as he supported his views with sensible argument rather than childish stunts. The world of motoring journalism is a poorer place for his passing

DON'T BE A TWONK. Sadly, the world is now full of Twonks. They are everywhere, especially in Governments that pass legislation requiring vehicles to be able to drive themselves with control by the driver reduced to opening the door and sitting in the driver's seat. In order to secure an NCAP...

The corroded brake disc replacement is a well known and lucrative wheeze by all main dealer service departments. Before they removed asbestos from brake pads and got China to make the discs out of shit steel, I use to get at least 80k miles out of a set of front discs on big ICE BMWs and Audis...

Don't hold your breath waiting for MG to admit that there is anything wrong with their cars. I hate all the auto functions that take control away from the driver. Switching the headlights on when you go under a few trees in broad daylight is bonkers and open to dangerous misinterpretation by...

Our MG4 Trophy LR replaced a BMW i3 and apart from the shorter range and the suicide doors, we have regretted it ever since. The MG4 is a fine car ruined by flaky and dangerous hardware and software. We might have only had a 120 mile range in the i3 but the driver was always in full control and...

I have given up trying to pair my Samsung S22 with my MG4 Trophy LR of a similar vintage. The pairing works for a few hours but the next day the car has forgotten it. I have paired them loads of times and the car is incapable of maintaining the pairing. I have given up now. The iSmart app is...