New panel gap - how much to fix?

[Lovemyev]

It’s hard to tell probably from the photo, but is the front wing dented, or is it just a reflection ?.
The bumper will flex a long way before it actually causes permanent damage, it has a memory so will take a fair amount to break it.
The gap between the bonnet and in the front wing has definitely closed up.
Also the bonnet edge does not align correctly with the tip of the wing.
I think the wing has been pushed in and back by the glancing impact and bent its location brackets maybe .
So the bumper cover is trying to return to its normal position, but the wing remains in its relocated position under tension.

 

[Bam Bam]

Enterprise have given us a big boi!

Used to drive a Peugot but this is a lot more hi-tech.

 

[MG Clive]

Enterprise have given us a big boi!

Used to drive a Peugot but this is a lot more hi-tech.

Is the 4 in for repair now @Bam Bam ?

 

[OriginalBigAl]

The headlights are in the 300 quid range , but the bumper does need removing to fit it . Do you own or lease the MG , will they ( if applicable ) have some say in the procedure? Difficult to say whether to go the MG dealer route or decent local body shop . Commiserations , hassle you certainly didn't expect or want , at least the other party would appear honest but I think the individual parts and labour needed will soon tally up to a quite reasonable amount, or unreasonable depending on how you look at it. Might be a good idea to make sure your assailant really does have insurance? and is not pulling a fast one?

 

[Scotsman]

If you want to check whether someone has insurance go online and look for askMid website it's free to check .

 

[Bam Bam]

Is the 4 in for repair now @Bam Bam ?

Yep, thanks for asking. The insurers nominated garage are collecting it tomorrow lunchtime.

Should have asked how long they expect to have it for.

Might be nice to have the big car with big battery for a long trip in two weeks time, but it might be fixed quicker than that.

 

[Tig170]

Yep, thanks for asking. The insurers nominated garage are collecting it tomorrow lunchtime.

Should have asked how long they expect to have it for.

Might be nice to have the big car with big battery for a long trip in two weeks time, but it might be fixed quicker than that.

Nice to hear how insurance should work together with all involved for an acceptable outcome for all concerned.

 

[Bam Bam]

First impression of the 5008...

Big and not great for visibility, though thankfully reversing camera is very hi-res.

Barely fit in the space in the car park at work.

Quiet and smooth.

Don't know how to reset the trip meter (it is on 3,000 miles), so the efficiency is an average of lots of drivers - 3.3. It did tell me I got 4m/kwh on the last little leg of the journey, though.

Some controls seem unnecessarily complicated compared to the MG4, but I suppose it is about what you are used to.

 

[LenEV2016]

Barely fit in the space in the car park at work.

I like the look of the IM5 but this is the issue I have with that, the Peugeot you have is 4791mm the IM is 4904mm so another 10 and a bit cm's bigger.
It's not the manoeuvring and driving it's just the size.

 

[Bam Bam]

One other thing I forgot to mention about the e-5008 is that the (fully digital) speedo is very slow to respond (often goes up in two or three increments) and is also very inaccurate when compared to those live speed (green/red number) displays when going into a 20 zone.

The speed camera was reporting 2 or 3 mph lower than the car.

It bongs when you are going over the speed limit but it isn't a particularly annoying sound.

 

[Panther]

Is the speed limit warning a relatively new thing?

Both my '71 plate Niro and the wifes '22 plate Mazda don't make a sound when exceeding the speed limit. The mazda has traffic sign recognition and the speedo does indicate when over the limit, but no bings or bongs

 

[MG Clive]

Any thoughts on how much it will cost?

Did you actually get to know how much the repair would be @Bam Bam ?

 

[siteguru]

Is the speed limit warning a relatively new thing?

Both my '71 plate Niro and the wifes '22 plate Mazda don't make a sound when exceeding the speed limit. The mazda has traffic sign recognition and the speedo does indicate when over the limit, but no bings or bongs

Rules changed in 2023 or 2024, so cars made after the relevant date are required to be more intrusive. I'm not 100% sure whether this relates manufacture date or Type Approval date.

 

[Bam Bam]

Did you actually get to know how much the repair would be @Bam Bam ?

I'm not sure I will, but after your prompting I will report on here if I do get wind of it!

e-5008
More thoughts on the Peugeot...

Pro
I do like the small steering wheel that they have.

Con
There seems to be a surprising lag between pressing something and it actually happening. Like putting on the autohold system.

 

[Everest]

There seems to be a surprising lag between pressing something and it actually happening.

Hopefully not the brakes, though?

 

[EvTek23]

@Bam Bam, what do you think of the high binnacle position and the low steering wheel?Peugeot have made it there trade mark to have all the instruments above the top of the steering wheel. While there is probably sufficient height in an SUV to do this, in the saloons and hatchback it makes an uncomfortably low steering wheel position, with the steering wheel literally in your lap.

 

[tsedge]

@Bam Bam, what do you think of the high binnacle position and the low steering wheel?Peugeot have made it there trade mark to have all the instruments above the top of the steering wheel. While there is probably sufficient height in an SUV to do this, in the saloons and hatchback it makes an uncomfortably low steering wheel position, with the steering wheel literally in your lap.

I had a new Peugeot 2008 hire car recently and could barely fit myself behind the strange tiny steering wheel in their low position, whilst having the seat at my preferred height.

I found the car was reasonably practical but bad to drive: slow, dimwitted and the range was only about 180 miles. It wasn't a good experience.