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Yep, similar to what we had - lasted a couple of years - thankfully we had moved. Our old neighbours sent a recent picture and it looks like a bird sanctuary. Once pigeons decide this is home they are very persistent.

All gone tits up as the solar company turned up with a 'on roof' rather than 'in roof' fixing system which we paid for. We had a 'on roof' system in a pervious house and were plagued by pigeons so it's back to the drawing board. Netting worked for a while but the scallywags broke back in and...

Thanks for link tsedge, so it appears it can be done. The set up I'm having installed includes a backup battery so I wonder if the car battery can be used to top up the back up battery. Must admit I am in no way qualified to do this and am waiting for a response from the installation company as...

ZS long range so a 77kw battery. Electric costs are about 75% and gas over 400% dearer than my current deal which runs out end August. It means heat pumps may become a viable alternative as a damage limitation exercise.

Apologies if this has been discussed already I'm unable to find anything on a quick search. I soiled my pants when I realised how much my heat and power cost are going up in August when my current deal ends (circa 400%). I'm now getting solar panels fitted and looking at heat pump installation...

I think the batteries must be protected or no one would drive an electric car when there is a cloud in the sky :)

Rain is of biblical proportions down south these last few days and it's like fording a small river on some roads. Am I right in thinking electric cars have no problem with flooded roads unlike ICE which stall when the water is too deep?

Apologies for going off piste. This bought back memories from 50 years ago. My version is a tad different but always caused a smile stuck to the wall of a cigarette fogged site office

Need to dial in 4 years maintenance costs + mot's. Plus road tax and congestion charges - which are getting common place.

I ordered my ev last November and the sales rep told me then the dealership was not allowed to sell any new ICE cars. He was told it was because more ICE sales would break MG's emissions quota

As an aside he comes across as a nice chap. I bet he has even reduced his taxi fares due to minimal running costs 😉

My MG5 replaced a 2017 Golf R-line (that's a 1.4 not the fire breathing Golf R). VW wanted 17k for a swap to the equivalent Golf 8, MG wanted £8900 so I took the plunge. No regrets, I'm lucky enough to own a Morgan for fun driving and It appears Golf 8's are riddled with software issues.

Cheers lovemyev. Listening to the last 5 minutes of the podcast I think it's the car that's covered (whoever is driving) not the person. I'd love to be wrong so please correct me if I am.

Managed to speak to the AA (after a struggle). You cannot pay an additional premium and add another vehicle. Arranged cover through my insurers who were far cheaper than a new AA policy even with their current 'sale' prices. Whole thing has only come about because Lloyds have just pulled the...

I think the AA cover included with the service cost is a great extra. Has anyone tried to extend the cover to include a second owned vehicle - obviously for a top up cost?

I understand it's just a fancy polish you could do yourself. From what I've read if you specifically want it done it's far cheaper to go to a specialist detailer. I had it done on a couple of new cars because it was thrown into the deal but like you I couldn't see any difference with cars...

Aviva also cover a courtesy/loan car - third party i think. I have used this a number of times over the years.

Sensible comments although I understood it does no harm if your battery is charged to 100%, the 80% optimum is a fallacy. (This is only what I saw on another video, I have no technical knowledge on this).

I have front and rear linked cameras - one problem with mine is the rear link knocks out the dab radio reception. I have a Halfords dash cam but I think it's a common problem if you don't have a dedicated roof aerial. (I did a separate post somewhere in the MG5 section