Content by Wilse in January, 2026

I'll do that, thanks 👍

It's strange how the plan charges you more than the actual service costs. I guess they're making sure they cover all of the potential costs even though the actual service might cost less. Shame they don't reimburse you the cost of its cheaper. I'll call a couple of local MG dealers and get...

I think we're going to end up getting the UK based rubber mats, odourless versions, and then decide later if we get the lipped ones from Australia. I need them reasonable soon.

I do like the look of those but I also like the ones from Top EV Gear but they'll take weeks to deliver from Australia 🤔

So, if I understand you correctly, when arranging a plan they cover certain items/expenses however, if they then don't replace those items or fulfil those expenses then you're effectively paying more in the long run 🤔 It's beginning to sound like it'd be worth saving the proposed monthly plan...

Out of curiosity, did you select the more expensive odourless versions?

Will do, thanks 👍

Tesla fix?

Hi all, Getting my new S5 soon and plan to get it serviced at MG every year to get the MG Assist (AA Breakdown) extended. From experience is it financially beneficial to take out a service plan or just pay as you go? Any advice appreciated 👍

Thank you 🍻

Thanks for clarifying that. My wife is not particularly tech savvy so she's already 'intimidated' by the amount of features/settings the car has, I need to set everything up as simply as possible so that she can get used to getting in, 'starting' the car, setting MG pilot and cracking on. This...

In all fairness I'd probably just store the cable, a pump, a first aid kit and a small tool pouch there so it might be more useful, given it's not a huge boot, to keep the shelf lowered and have more space available for everyday uses such as food shopping or the occasional torture of an IKEA shop 😳

I'll look into that, thanks 👍

To be honest, we were initially planning to have an untethered version but the so called cost saving was negligible once you factor in the cost of a separate charging cable. Again, it's a decision of convenience, that small amount is time getting the cable out of the storage bag (wherever that's...

That's look neat 👍

I'd be more than happy with that setup, looks perfect 👍

I totally agree. The savings over a reasonably short period of time will cover the initial cost, I just need to find the extra grand+ upfront. I'm hoping one of those online car buyer sites will take our old car off us, that might cover the amount straight away 🤞

I wonder how much difference there is between the upper/lower. If there's not much dimensionally I might go for a lower mat. Yes it'll look slightly small when the boot shelf is up but it'll fit perfectly when the shelf is down 🤷🏻‍♂️

That's very kind of you but I'll pass on them. Hopefully someone will take you up on that offer 🤞

Absolutely right Agreed 👍

Thanks for your reply and for the photo. I'm hoping to be able to wrap the cable around the charger so that it limits the amount sticking out the side. In my case I think a 7.5m would be ample.

I guess re-entering a password isn't that much butt ache but more than likely it'll be me on my phone sending instructions etc to the car, the missus would only end up resetting it 🤦🏻‍♂️

Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it. I agree with you, it would be so much easier and more practical to have it fitted on the outside. We're incredibly lucky regarding the installation, given our house is only 15 years old. The location for the charger outside is right above the...

Hi all, So, eagerly anticipating the arrival of my new S5EV soon and I'm still trying to justify a dedicated charger for it. Given the low frequency of charging I'm expecting I think I could easily justify getting a granny charger however, the convenience argument is for getting a dedicated...

Hi all, I want to buy a rubber/plastic boot mat for my new S5EV. Is there much size difference between the Upper mat and the Lower mat? I guess buying just a Lower mat is preferable and then using it as the Upper mat, that way if I choose to lower the boot insert it'll still fit. Seems pointless...

Hi all, hope all's well. Having our S5EV Trophy LR delivered on 17th and no doubt will post endless questions on here for advice. Apologies in advance 🤣 Q1: Does my wife need her own account set up for her app, independently bound to the car, or will one account in my name be enough? I can set...