MOT Fail! Lower Suspension Arm Bushings

[tsedge]

Great news @tsedge, so has the decision now changed to Megane / Born / Urban.

No, it is going to be second hand, but I suppose a bright red MG4 ER would be a tempting possibility...

 

[Rolfe]

Tempting.

 

[MGL123]

Just wondering if the cars with the faulty bushes have vibrations in the steering wheel? I have new tires and had them fitted by a specialist, but still same problem. It always feels a bit like there are no bushes at all.

 

[tsedge]

Just wondering if the cars with the faulty bushes have vibrations in the steering wheel? I have new tires and had them fitted by a specialist, but still same problem. It always feels a bit like there are no bushes at all.

I noticed no vibrations or any indications of a problem.

 

[tsedge]

Well, I can keep quiet no longer - it has been over a month and I still haven't received the goodwill payment.

It has been a comedy of errors, but basically the very dealer (MG Newton Abbot) that caused me all the problems in the first place will simply not respond to MG UK to return the paperwork necessary for a goodwill payment. Apparently nothing can happen until this is sorted out.

I'm at the end of my tether with this...

 

[Rolfe]

I'm not at all surprised, that's appalling.

The new dealer I went to, after the shocking behaviour of Vertu Motors in Edinburgh, was kind enough to advise me to get my MOT done in good order in time to claim on the warranty if the suspension bushes were a problem. Although I'd already had them checked, this was appreciated.

 

[Papadusha]

Just changed only right front lower swing arm front bushing by warranty on 50045 km

 

[tsedge]

Ok... so we've now received the goodwill payment.

In the end, getting it escalated to the dealer principal and within MG UK has sorted things out.

It is a shame it took so long, but the result is still a good one for us.

I'm feeling conflicted... it is a good result but it has taken a lot of my time and effort to get there. Would another make be any different? Or am I thinking the grass is always greener...?

 

[Alb]

Sometimes better the devil you know.

 

[Rolfe]

It's possible they may handle you with kid gloves from now on.