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    Car tax from 2025 and the Expensive Car threshold

    Morning all, Given EVs becoming the norm (well ish... :D) its no wonder we will be paying car tax from 2025, but does anyone else think that the additional "expensive car" threshold of 40k is going to catch a few people unaware? Most EVs (bar the lovely MG) come in over 40k and by my reading...
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    anyone know anything about SAIC LS6

    looks online like a larger "compact SUV" shape but with bonkers power - there doesnt seem to be much about it in the UK press so i was just wondering if anyone had heard anything about if it might come to the UK? hoping it might be another cheep and cheerful option as they try to build a...
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    Cheep Dashcams - worth it?

    a bit of a crowdsource opinion please... im looking at getting a dashcam, never had one before, whilst im sure the NextBase brands are all lovely, but they are also well into the hundreds which got me thinking.... is it worth getting a cheep Chinese no brand ones from AliExpress etc for £25...
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    pre-cut window tint anywhere?

    Hi all does anyone know of any suppliers selling pre-cut window tint for the MG5? ive had good success fitting my own tints from a kit (usually about £25) but cant find anyone doing one for the MG5 so thought id ask i like a window tint, but not paying the better part of £300 to get it sorted
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    AC Settings - which is more efficient?

    heres a random question for you... With AC off whats the most efficient settings - option A or B below. Ive tried looking at the usage readings but i cant see any difference what so i thought id ask if anyone knows? Option A - "ECON" off Option B - "ECON" on
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    Home fast charger performace?

    Hi all Just got an ohme home pro installed so still getting used to it, but a question I had I hoped you knowledgeable lot would know.... When I plug in and just set to max charge its showing about 15amp draw, I was expecting much higher (30amp) Any ideas why, is this just because it's cold...
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    eCall sos malfunction warning alert

    Hi Odd one, long couple of drive days (200m per day) and on the way home I had an Amber warning flash up on the dash, it came on but went off after about 30secobds, The alert was about the eCall sos function malfunctioning It cleared itself, came on about three times and self cleared each...
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    clock time out by an hour

    anyone else have a panic this morning when the clock in the car showed an hour earlier than real time? i assume its a daylight saving bug somewhere but it certainly made me jump this morning when i thought i was an hour early! its been fine up to this morning, i can only guess its something to...
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    anti fog film or spray for wing mirror glass?

    Me again, random question.... in the mornings my car is prone to fogging / droplets both the windscreen and the wingmirrors (i know i have heated wingmirrors, but a) thats slow and b) uses battery ;-) ) i was considering a anti-fog film/stickers that you get for the wing mirrors, but before i...
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    Why get a fast charger for home?

    Morning all, since getting my MG5 i've been granny charging at home, and 7KW charging when out and about (thanks Tesco!) but was considering getting a dedicated 'fast' i.e. 7KW charger at home but the finances dont add up for me... Assuming for the moment i'm happy using granny charger (i have...
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    rear wiper - missing cover?

    sorry for the odd question, but noticed on my MG5 LR that the rear wiper looks a bit odd. it might well be "as designed" but the photo below shows you can see the internals / grease etc so i thought id check with you lot ;-) and see if this is how its supposed to look? Anyone else noticed this
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    Cheap holder for charger cable

    i wanted a way to hang my socket up outside (just the granny charger for now) and screwfix came up trumps so i thought id share incase anyone else was interested U STORAGE HOOK BLACK 25MM (7903J) hangs like this now for a whole £1.50 - hope it helps someone
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    infotainment system - limits on number of files?

    hi, sorry if its been asked before, i did a search but failed to find the right answer. i have seen a number of threads about formats of mp3s / videos etc that are supported, but my question is about the number of files... i have a larger usb stick (its USB2) with a fair number of files and...
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    Show off your car on collection day thread?

    Thought it would be nice to have a thread everyone can show off their cars after collecting as a few of us are lucky enough to be picking up orders. So show us your cars.... Triggered of course because I was lucky enough to pick up my LR yesterday! First new car I've ever had, everything seems...
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    Keyless entry - options?

    still waiting for my delivery so apologies again if stupid questions (LR exclusive on order which has keyless entry) I've never had keyless entry and wouldn't have chosen it (but I wanted the exclusive other options) due to the general security concerns, never seen the hardship of pressing one...
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    aftermarket mats and boot liner

    anyone brought these? seem cheep at £19 for a boot liner / matts. just wondered if anyone had opinions on the quality? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363183575027 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313302992824
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    type 2 cable confusion

    Sorry for newbie questions..... havent actually got my EV just yet but looking into cables for tescos etc ;-) now i understand i need a type 2 to type 2 cable for the public chargers that arent tethered (non fast chargers) but there seem to be different types of type 2 to type 2 cable single...
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