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  1. Jonhklee

    Another system fault this time “ECU coolant overheating” and some serious!!

    Anyone had “ECU coolant overheating” red warning and then the fan in the bonnet of the car goes into maximum mode!? My MG5 is not drivable now, so will have to ask MG recovery to transport it to my dealer for yet another fix. Had enough of this car!
  2. Jonhklee

    MG Gillanders in Aberdeen and Peterhead leaving MG group end of August…

    Just heard from local MG Service team, GILLANDERS are leaving MG group as a dealer network: Don’t know who will replace them!? will have to get my Mg serviced at Brechin instead…. Anyone near Aberdeen know the situation?
  3. Jonhklee

    MG5 SR Exclusive - Parking System Fault ⚠️

    This flashed up after my test drive in an MG4 - ha must be a sign! Everything seems to be working, except Autohold! Function being disabled. Parking sensors - ok EHandbrake - ok Brakes - ok Anyone experienced this fault? Going have to get it in for checks when I pick up my MG4 extended test...
  4. Jonhklee

    MG5 SR Exclusive - second service cost and my comparison to MK2 MG5and MG4

    Cost do second service, including brake fluid change and AA cover - £190 including VAT at Gillanders. Sat in the new MG5 - looks more relevant, same driving position, better interior and materials (just). There’s rear interior lights now. The problem for me is the annoying touch screen...
  5. Jonhklee

    Octopus - Electric Universe charging scheme

    Anyone else got this through their post? Anyone used it yet?
  6. Jonhklee

    Best MG5 TV Cameo!

    Best MG5 Cameo ever Stephen Barclay challenged on ambulance delays The moment Stephen Barclay is challenged
  7. Jonhklee

    Check your front doors drain holes

    I was washing my car and came across a plastic sticky tapes covering the front door drain holes, my dealer must have missed them during PDI checks before handover (MY2021!!) Must have been preventing proper drainage of water from my doors since day 1. Better late then than when my doors starts...
  8. Jonhklee

    Taxi 🚕 MG5 spotted in Dundee

    Anyone’s Taxi on here? I’m the silver one for a cheeky rapid charge in Dundee Tesco…. :))
  9. Jonhklee

    Fifth Gear MG5 cameo!

    Fifth Gear - Rory drives MG5!!
  10. Jonhklee

    Electrifying on used MG5s!!

    Electrifying on used MG5s!! Well researched piece…
  11. Jonhklee

    Power draw with two EVs charging simultaneously

    So impressed with the Octupus EV tariff! Two EVs charging simultaneously during off-peak EV hours! I had two chargers installed - one front and one in the garage. Both pulling 32A continuously! I have a two phase 120Amp combined single phase supply, so have headroom for a third if needed 😂
  12. Jonhklee

    MG5 Compatible Trans K9 Double Dog Crate - install success!

    Hi, Thought I’d share with MG5 owners wishing to have a double dog crate installed. I had a friend who donated their spare Trans K9 double crate to me, to see whether it will work in the MG5. Perfect size for my two crazy cocker spaniels. After removing the rear seats - cushion and backs (but...
  13. Jonhklee

    Recall notice - Nov 2022

    Just got this in the post - I have a service in Jan, so will let them do it then…. Another booboo by MG
  14. Jonhklee

    1st Service and Swapping wheels front to back

    can’t believe what I just got quoted: £111 for 1st service for 1hr £111 for reprogramming valve sensor after swapping front wheels to back. That’s just not right - anyone can advise on the wheel sensors? Apparently they need programming after wheels swaps!
  15. Jonhklee

    EO Mini Pro 2. - charging issues?

    Anyone else experienced charging issues with the EO mini Pro 2 charger not initiating charge on scheduled charging with the MG5?
  16. Jonhklee

    Scottish Highland Range Anxiety!

    The Charge Place Scotland Network charging needs to be better - had to feather the throttle down to 6% in the middle of the Scottish highlands at 6C and finally reached a working rapid charger almost in darkness! No heating for last 30miles! Talk about range anxiety! 1st choice rapid charger...
  17. Jonhklee

    Petrol shortage! Who’s laughing now!

    Surely this is going to drive up electric car sales?
  18. Jonhklee

    Russian Roulette

    Tested out the accuracy of the GOM today from Edinburgh to Aberdeen with only 80% charge to start showing 161 miles with a journey length of 132miles…. Arrived with GOM refusing to give reading less than 4 miles left. Air-con on for 80% of the journey, roof box on roof with 4 people & 2 dogs...
  19. Jonhklee

    New favourite angle of the MG

    It looks best from this angle I think.
  20. Jonhklee

    AliExpress SUNZ wind delfectors

    Hi Bought some Roewe Ei5 wind deflectors on AliExpress for around £50 including import tax and delivery. It arrived today after about 4 weeks, but both front pieces were damaged during transit!! 😤. It was well protected but I think the box was crushed during transit as they didn’t highlight it...
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