Recent content by StEvnut

The load rating is almost certainly a SWL (safe working load). In the case of lifting equipment that’s 1/6th of the Breaking Strain. A good deal of built in safety, in the case vehicles I don’t have the knowledge but I would imagine the vehicle safety comes into it too. Too much top weight...

Great idea thanks for sharing. I’ve had the release issue a couple of times. It’s supposed to unlock on the fob but I’ve noticed opening the door and doing the bonnet release actually released the plug??? Strange but worth checking before going to the bother of removing the cover to emergency...

All very confusing. I received a handbook amendment when the roof rails were approved. I do hope other owners have the same. Perhaps newer versions have have it already printed in their handbooks. I’ll bet anything you like that most vehicle owners with roof rails will exceed the load limit at...

Yes bt the traction battery will need to top up the 12v….

150 real winter range for me, you have to try really hard to get over 3m/kWh in winter especially at motorway speeds. CPS is a pretty good network but you’re not in Scotland long. Make it Gretna from Stranraer and there’s plenty of charge points that are contactless. South into England I use...

Changing the thread slightly- started to get low on power a couple of times on a long run and range needed to get to a charge point or home. Switched off a/c and heating and slowed down but with wife , luggage, 2 damp dogs and wet coats I wasn’t popular! Windows just steam up!! Having said that...

Try the 3month free trial. After that cancel. Unless you’re using the chargers frequently the subscription doesn’t make sense.

My MG5 SR is showing around 215 on a full charge. (9months old and 7000 on the clock). That drops around 20miles on the GOM as soon at you switch so anything related to the A/C… We’re on a long winter drive soon (Covid permitting). It’ll be be interesting to see how the car and the network...

I have a CPS RFID card (had it for a long time, and it dates back to before SWARCO). Apart from the initial change over it’s worked everywhere on CPS chargers A/C and D/C. Except of course where there’s a problem with the charger sadly there’s quite a few of those on the CPS network. I do wish...

Thanks Guys for your comments, good to know I’m not the only one experiencing this issue. Unfortunately too far away!! I’m not overly bothered as I’m 100% certain it’s not a safety issue. It’s annoying that’s all! This will be our first winter with the car, so it’ll be interesting to see how it...

An update for those interested in this subject. I took the car to the dealer for a failed reversing sensor replacement. Asked them to look into the brake steel issue. Guess what, the technician heard nothing but recommended cleaning the brakes (not under warranty) so I said No. I wasn’t going to...

Thanks Biffo I’ve done nearly 4000 miles of mixed driving and she’s averaging nearly 4m / KWh which is pretty good. But it’s been largely summer conditions so comparison with potentially colder conditions is going to be difficult. I don’t believe that all seasons will make that much difference...

Just catching up, good choice. Did you change wheels too? I’m guessing not so tyres the same profile. I’ve used the cross climates before and found them brilliant, quiet, comfortable and grippy. Don’t suppose they’ve improved the torque steer though ?

I find the suspension fine and ideal for the deteriorating British roads. Way better than VW, Merc BMW etc, which are all too hard. Yes they handle well but they really ‘crash’ on rough surface and don’t ride pot holes and speed bumps etc. My main criticism of the 5 is the under steer and the...

Interested in why you are selling them? Changed to all season or winters? If so has it affected your average miles/kWh? I’m considering similar Cheers Steve (Inverness)