MG5 - smashing!

[mederham]

So, this is what happens when your MG5 is hit from the front, head on!

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Was surprised at the amount of plastic bits. Going to be written off I suspect. Managed to get a loan car through insurers - new MG ZS Long Range - nice! As a lease car, I suspect it will be some time before I get any joy with a replacement. As this is a 2021 version and not available anymore, I suspect there will be some discussions on a replacement 2023 facelift model. Anyone had any experience with written off lease cars and what can I expect in terms of an alternative replacement? Thanks in advance

 

[Alb]

Did the airbags deploy?

 

[mederham]

Nope! Just seat belt tensioner which held me in place for around 10 seconds. Worrying. Have read various articles on airbags and when they should deploy and still don't know if this is a failure or not.

 

[Robf]

Nope! Just seat belt tensioner which held me in place for around 10 seconds. Worrying. Have read various articles on airbags and when they should deploy and still don't know if this is a failure or not.

Watch to the last bit ?

 

[mederham]

Should have tried that at impact!!

 

[dragon2611]

So, this is what happens when your MG5 is hit from the front, head on!
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Was surprised at the amount of plastic bits. Going to be written off I suspect. Managed to get a loan car through insurers - new MG ZS Long Range - nice! As a lease car, I suspect it will be some time before I get any joy with a replacement. As this is a 2021 version and not available anymore, I suspect there will be some discussions on a replacement 2023 facelift model. Anyone had any experience with written off lease cars and what can I expect in terms of an alternative replacement? Thanks in advance

Would you get a replacement if it’s a lease car or would it be a case of the insurance payout going to the leasing company (and hopefully covering enough that your not on the hook for any gap)

 

[NikosP]

It would be interesting to see what happened to the other car!

 

[PeterHR2]

Seeing as I've just had a similar issue, I thought I'd resurrect this ancient thread.

If the OP is still around, was it considered repairable and how long did it take to get it back if it was?

I got hit by a Discovery Sport (semi-blind left-hand bend, Disco S on wrong side of an unclassified road suitable for two-way traffic without having to slow/pull over to pass safely). Probable impact speed around 20 mph. I reckon (99% sure) I'd come to a stop: hazard lights did not initiate on braking, can't recall collision avoidance alarm functioning, airbag did not deploy, ecall did not initiate; however, the Disco S's airbags deployed and the local police were autocalled by the Disco 3. The Disco S had to reverse out from me so that I could open the driver's door (mangled wing was was interfering).

 

[PeterHR2]

Too bloody true @MG Clive
Best car I've driven. Even better than my 2009 Disco 3 that's still chugging along when I need it (like now!)

 

[MG Clive]

Did either of you have a dashcam by any chance?

 

[PeterHR2]

Did either of you have a dashcam by any chance?

No, and that makes me think I'll get one for each of our vehicles in future!

But there was a witness following the Disco S. So with that and the photos and an aftermath video I hope there won't be any issues with liability.