Broken Springs

[Exdro]

Just had another rear spring go on my Gen2 MGZSEV Trophy LR.
Last one I had hassle to get it replaced under warranty and had to wait six weeks
waiting time frame. This time it was replaced within two days.
However only one can be replaced under warranty but mechanic has recommended replacing in pairs. Any thoughts?

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

How many miles on your car?

Surprised to hear of springs going early doors.

I wouldn't necessarily change springs in pairs.

Dampers, tyres, and brakes yes, but not springs.

Might be good to get them both done though if it gives you peace of mind.

 

[Exdro]

One went at just over 6500 miles, the next at 15000. Both now replaced.
No quibble second one but first one was a hassle as garage said it was pot hole damage.
Because I have some knowledge of metallurgy and pointed out porosity in the metal, they changed their minds. This garage has since gone into liquidation. Next one was spotted at second year sevice and replaced without any problem, Big shout out for Caffyns Ashford.

 

[fred12345]

One went at just over 6500 miles, the next at 15000. Both now replaced.
No quibble second one but first one was a hassle as garage said it was pot hole damage.
Because I have some knowledge of metallurgy and pointed out porosity in the metal, they changed their minds. This garage has since gone into liquidation. Next one was spotted at second year sevice and replaced without any problem, Big shout out for Caffyns Ashford.

How much would one cost outside warranty, any idea?

 

[Gadget Geek]

How much would one cost outside warranty, any idea?

Out of warranty, I would contact a local garage which will be cheaper than an MG dealer.

 

[Paulie68]

How many miles on your car?

Surprised to hear of springs going early doors.

I wouldn't necessarily change springs in pairs.

Dampers, tyres, and brakes yes, but not springs.

Might be good to get them both done though if it gives you peace of mind.

Springs settle over time and a car will sit lower as a result. On a relatively new car, 1 or 2 years old without too many miles, it doesn't matter so much, but it's good practice, especially on older and/or high mileage cars where you should always change in pairs or you end up with a car that sits leaning to one side.

 

[Exdro]

How much would one cost outside warranty, any idea?

Quoted around £176.00 for one. Don’t know if that included VAT or if it would be doubled for two.

 

[Whiskery]

Not sure of the arrangement on the ZS, I just changed a broken spring on my sons MG3 (picked up at MOT) and it took me exactly 15 minutes. The spring cost £35 from a MG dealer in the Midlands.

 

[Paulie68]

Not sure of the arrangement on the ZS, I just changed a broken spring on my sons MG3 (picked up at MOT) and it took me exactly 15 minutes. The spring cost £35 from a MG dealer in the Midlands.

Yeah, I'm not sure of the set up either, but changing our rear springs is usually a really simple task for those competent in self maintenance.

 

[W12Lad]

Yeah, I'm not sure of the set up either, but changing our rear springs is usually a really simple task for those competent in self maintenance.

I'm a world leader in "self maintenance".
I'm not too good at fixing cars though.

 

[Paulie68]

I'm a world leader in "self maintenance".
I'm not too good at fixing cars though.

Yeah, assumed it would have been obvious that was meant with regard to cars, but there you go...!

 

[W12Lad]

Yeah, assumed it would have been obvious that was meant with regard to cars, but there you go...!

Oh, it was obvious mate.
I'm just a juvenile self maintenance expert who should really go to bed!

 

[fred12345]

Not sure of the arrangement on the ZS, I just changed a broken spring on my sons MG3 (picked up at MOT) and it took me exactly 15 minutes. The spring cost £35 from a MG dealer in the Midlands.

I'll come and see you if I fail my MOT

 

[hmadsen]

I'll come and see you if I fail my MOT

I'm betting these were the rear springs then.

15 minutes for the front ones would be quite the feat...

 

[Andrew Sinclair]

I have just had to replace both rear springs on my 44k miles/22 plate ZSEV facelift as picked up on MOT. Didn't have much choice and even less time to sort out.

Are these a warranty item?

 

[Exdro]

I had both of mine replaced under warranty at different mileages. It is a known defect with a batch of springs.

 

[Exdro]

I have just had to replace both rear springs on my 44k miles/22 plate ZSEV facelift as picked up on MOT. Didn't have much choice and even less time to sort out.

Are these a warranty item?

Just checked. One of mine went at 6500 miles and other at 15000. Seem my earlier posts on this. Both done under warrant eventually but for the first one I had a hire care for six weeks. I think that the supply of springs has now improved.

 

[Data]

Out of warranty, I would contact a local garage which will be cheaper than an MG dealer.

Funnily enough, not always! Main dealers are quite often cheaper. I'm an ex-tech & can testify to this. Obviously, not always. Example, one of our family Hyundai's needed new tyres. Kwikfit £410, main dealer £330. Same tyres. New headlight unit supplied & fitted by main dealer for same car £268, independent with pattern part £350. New clutch required for same Hyundai £1,100 from main dealer, but £1,800 from independent.

Just some examples. Just saying you must shop around BUT don't ignore your cars main dealership. They are often cheaper & use genuine parts.

 

[hmadsen]

Just checked. One of mine went at 6500 miles and other at 15000. Seem my earlier posts on this. Both done under warrant eventually but for the first one I had a hire care for six weeks. I think that the supply of springs has now improved.

Where do they go, is it "just" the upper or lower ring that breaks away or is it more of a catastrophic "in the middle somewhere" so they totally collapse ?

 

[Data]

Where do they go, is it "just" the upper or lower ring that breaks away or is it more of a catastrophic "in the middle somewhere" so they totally collapse ?

They can go anywhere. But more often it's the lower end.