Content by Susanna in February, 2026

@JohnV6 - thank you for your reply. The garage did tell me that the version (R25) was the latest for my car. So unless someone else with a standard range ZS has R27, the dealer might be correct.

@Archev - I don’t think I’ve seen it in Tescos either. But they seem to have something against ginger anyway. They used to sell ginger ice cream. Delicious. Ginger jam - very good in porridge. Gone as well. ‘Madam, you are the 17th person today to whom I’ve had to say “there’s no call for it”…...

@Archev - well it is Valentine’s Day, and also the birthday of the person who will be accompanying me, so a treat is in order for us both, I think.

@Everest - the trouble is, I’d not be happy with a couple of pieces every day, I would probably eat the lot in one go!! I happen to be going somewhere tomorrow where there is a Hotel Chocolat, and it will be very tempting to make a purchase. Actually, they do an absolutely delicious hot...

@Data - good point. The dealer I took it to is a new one, much closer to where I live than the one with whom I have my service contract. As I had ‘permission’ from MG to get the infotainment updated due to some issues, I felt I could take the car to any dealer, and in fact I will most likely...

@T1 Terry - please don’t mention dark chocolate covered ginger. It’s my favourite and I’m trying to eat healthily……

@JohnV6 - do you have the standard or long range ZS version? The reason I ask is that both you and @Data have R27 on your infotainment. Mine was recently updated, but to R25, so I wonder whether R27 only applies to long range cars.

I have had mine for over 3 years now (also bought new), and I am very happy with it. It’s comfortable to drive and the ride height suits me well. I’ve had the odd glitch with the infotainment, but recently had it updated to R25, which seems more stable. My son fitted an auto tailgate, which...

@securespark - I went on to read the many comments that ‘Vegandy’ added to other people’s reviews…… He’s really not too keen on the Henderson’s version, is he? I buy the Geo Watkins mushroom ketchup, which is vegetarian and really good. Although it’s called ‘ketchup’, it’s the same...

I just can’t get on with banana skins either!

We have a (blue lidded) wheelie bin for recycling glass, cans, paper, cardboard, plastic, foil and tetrapaks. A black bin for non-recyclables, and a brown bin for garden waste, (optional and by yearly subscription). And, of course, the food waste caddy, which I no longer use. I recycle ‘soft and...

We have had food waste collection for years, and I did use the service for some time. The special food waste caddy liners that were biodegradable, (either starch based or paper) invariably didn’t last the full week, so I generally needed to load one bag into another. A waste of money really. I...